Category Archives: News-CFVR
NDP Deputy Leader Talks Provincial Budget Concerns With Fort McMurrayites
With potential cuts to the province’s education and health sector, Alberta’s education critic is calling out the United Conservative Party. Deputy leader for the NDP’s Sarah Hoffman ...
Oct 02, 2019
New Heated Bus Shelters Expected To Be Running Before Winter
The new RMWB transit terminals could be up and running by the end of fall. That’s according to the municipality – who are still working on construction for the new heated bus shelters, des...
Oct 02, 2019
Man Faces Charges Following Drug Bust In Eagle Ridge
A search warrant by Wood Buffalo RCMP has resulted in a sizable drug bust. On September 25, Wood Buffalo RCMP's drug section executed the search on a residence on Sandpiper Road in Eagle Ridge. As a r...
Oct 02, 2019
Syncrude Marks 55 Years Of Advancing Oil Sands Science
Syncrude is celebrating a pair of big milestones. Last week the oil giant marked 55 years of advancing oil sands science while their Research & Development Centre in Edmonton celebrated its 25th b...
Oct 01, 2019
Vigil & March Planned To Honour Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women
A Sisters In Spirit Vigil & March is set to take place this week. The event honours the lives of missing or murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2-spirit individuals – while supporting the f...
Oct 01, 2019
Wood Buffalo Housing, CUPE Meeting This Weekend Attempting to End Lockout
The Wood Buffalo Housing lockout could be coming to an end rather soon. The organization is planning to meet with CUPE 1505 for four days starting on Friday to try and find an agreement they can both ...
Oct 01, 2019
Auspice: Oil Industry Relying Heavily on Federal Election
The oil and gas sector could be heavily impacted by the upcoming federal election. That’s according to Tim Pickering, President and CIO of Auspice Capital, who believes the industry should be to...
Oct 01, 2019
SJHL Bans Fort McMurray Born Player For Season Following Profanity-Laced Video
**Warning. Strong and Offensive Language** A Fort McMurray born hockey player is being banned from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for one season. The SJHL announced on Sunday they and the Yorkt...
Oct 01, 2019
Barons Stop The Bleeding With Split Weekend At AJHL Showcase
The Fort McMurray Oil Barons have snapped a five-game losing skid. The Barons took part in the AJHL showcase this weekend – falling to Brooks in a shootout by a score of 3-2 on Friday, before re...
Sep 30, 2019
Five Community Groups And Organizations Receive Funding From Wood Buffalo Community Foundation
The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation is giving away $200,000 through their 2019 grant funding. There are five community groups and charities who were selected – following an application process...
Sep 30, 2019
