Category Archives: News-CFVR
Free Transit Being Provided For Voters On Election Day
The RMWB is providing free transit for voters on election night. The free ridership will be in effect on all routes for the entire day – not just during polling hours. "For many residents, munic...
Oct 09, 2019
RMWB To Conduct Municipal Census For 2020
The RMWB is planning another municipal census for 2020. Following a census that was conducted last year – the municipality found that the population in the region had declined by 10.67 per cent....
Oct 09, 2019
Province Helping Indigenous Groups Invest in Energy Projects
The provincial government is aiming to make it easier for Indigenous groups to invest in energy projects. Premier Jason Kenney introduced Bill 14, the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation Act,...
Oct 09, 2019
Municipality Providing $131K For Rogers Hometown Hockey
Wood Buffalo council is setting aside over $131,000 to ensure the community will host Rogers Hometown Hockey. The two-day event will be coming to the community for a second time after it made a stop i...
Oct 09, 2019
Cancer Support Group Being Offered Locally
Cancer survivors and people suffering from the disease are being provided a safe space to share their thoughts. Sisters in Cancer, a new support group, will meet for the first time on Wednesday. It...
Oct 09, 2019
Industry Divestment By Norway Leads To Slight Blow For Canadian Oil Companies
A slight divestment is being made in Canadian Oil companies due to Norway’s public pension fund. The fund, known as KLP (Kommunal Landspensjonskasse), dumped stocks last year that drew more than...
Oct 08, 2019
Council Looking Into Next Steps For Proposed Fort McKay Community Centre
A proposed Fort McKay Community Centre is another step closer to reality. On Tuesday, council heard a presentation regarding a proposed facility – to be used by community members and bridge the ...
Oct 08, 2019
What You Need to Know Ahead of the Federal Election
Canadians will be heading to the ballots on October 21 to choose the party they believe should lead the country for the next four-years. People can vote as early as Friday in the Advance Polls. They w...
Oct 08, 2019
Advance Polls For Federal Election Open Friday
You can cast your ballot this week for the next Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake. Advanced Polls will be open on Friday and will run until Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Elections Canada...
Oct 08, 2019
MOB Defenseman Gaining Attention From NHL Scouts
A Fort McMurray Oil Baron is getting some attention from NHL scouts. Defenseman Kabore Dunn is among five Alberta Junior Hockey League players who have been identified on the NHL Central Scouting Play...
Oct 08, 2019
