Category Archives: News-CFVR
2019 Municipal Budget Talks Underway: Day One Highlights
The 2019 Budget meetings are officially underway in the RMWB. The municipality is dealing with a slightly smaller budget compared to last year – with a proposed amount of $718 million, which inc...
Nov 27, 2019
‘Toys For Tickets’ Program Back For Fourth Year
Your misery in getting a parking ticket could be the difference in ensuring some families have a good holidays this year. The municipality is bringing back their ‘Toys for Tickets’ program...
Nov 27, 2019
Municipality Moving Forward With Rural Water and Sewer Servicing Connection plan
Residents living in Wood Buffalo’s southern rural hamlets are getting closer to having piped water and sewer services in their own homes. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they approved ...
Nov 27, 2019
Cenovus Signing Tech Agreement with IBM
Cenovus is working with International Business Machines Corp to modernize their digital transformation. IBM announced the partnership on Monday noting they will be implementing a new SAP platform help...
Nov 27, 2019
WB Economic Development Corporation Working on Re-Branding Campaign For RMWB
A campaign is being undertaken to change the ‘image and reputation’ of the RMWB. The Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation gave a presentation to Wood Buffalo council on Tuesday hi...
Nov 27, 2019
RMWB Gives Green Light To Continue Photo Radar Program
It looks like photo radars and red-light cameras are here to stay. On Tuesday, council voted against a motion made by Councillor Keith McGrath that would see the discontinuance of ATE technology ̵...
Nov 26, 2019
Keyano Unveils Concept Drawings For Proposed Art Gallery
A new art gallery could be in the works at Keyano College. Earlier this week, the college unveiled conceptual drawings for a proposed community Art Gallery at the Keyano Theatre. The drawings are part...
Nov 26, 2019
CN Rail Strike Ends, ‘Encouraging’ For Alberta
The CN Rail strike is over after one week of picketing. The company announced on Tuesday they’ve reached an agreement with their 3,200 employees which would see the strike officially end on Wedn...
Nov 26, 2019
Janvier Man Arrested in Lac La Biche For Resisting Arrest, Attempting To Steal Police Vehicle
A 32-year-old man from Janvier is being charged after allegedly attempting to steal a police vehicle in Lac La Biche. On November 23, around 4:45 p.m., RCMP received reports of a suspicious man near t...
Nov 26, 2019
3rd Annual 24-Hour Hockey Game Raises Over $30K For Movember Foundation
The ice rink at the Casman Centre may need some minor repairs after it was used for 24-hours straight. The 3rd Annual ‘Handlebar Hockey’ game was held over the weekend where multiple playe...
Nov 25, 2019
