Category Archives: News-CFVR
Province Officially Replacing Federal Carbon Tax With Alberta Emissions Reduction Regulation
Large energy projects across Alberta won’t be impacted by the federal government’s carbon tax in 2020. The provincial government announced on Friday the Alberta Technology Innovation and E...
Dec 06, 2019
Region Loses Around 1,800 Jobs in November, Unemployment Rate Sees Big Drop
Wood Buffalo continues to see a big drop in jobs month over month. According to Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey, Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake lost around 1,800 jobs in November. This after th...
Dec 06, 2019
Road Closures, Events Ahead Of Annual Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus is coming to Fort McMurray. Jolly Ol’ St. Nick will be driving his sleigh down Franklin Avenue on Saturday evening for the annual Santa Claus Parade. The event begins on Riedel Stree...
Dec 06, 2019
Urban Market Now Becoming Year-Round Event
The Fort McMurray Urban Market will now be a year-round event. The municipality announced on Thursday they’ve transitioned the event to Liam, a long-time local business. Feedback from residents ...
Dec 05, 2019
“It’s a Safety Issue” Province Working On Fixing Lighting Concerns on Highway 63 in Near Future
Concerns are once again being raised about the lack of lights on Highway 63 around Fort McMurray. Drivers note traffic lights along the road haven’t been working for multiple years, especially b...
Dec 05, 2019
Province Approves Oilsands Project North of Conklin
The provincial government is showing their support for an oilsands project north of Conklin. They announced on Thursday they’ve approved Grizzly's May River oilsands project in order to attract ...
Dec 05, 2019
Habitat for Humanity WB Looking For Funds For Volunteer Program
Habitat for Humanity Wood Buffalo is in need of funds for their volunteer program. The program helps volunteers get connected to the organization, receive training, and learn more about the trades. Th...
Dec 05, 2019
Fire Destroys Structure on Keyano College Owned Property
A structure fire has destroyed a property owned by Keyano College. The post-secondary institution says the blaze broke out on Wednesday around 9 p.m. on an industrial lot adjacent to Highway 69. The f...
Dec 05, 2019
Municipality Transitioning Funds To Expand Counselling Services For Wood Buffalo
The municipality is looking to increase the amount of counselling services available across Wood Buffalo. They announced last week they’re transitioning its Family and Community Support Services...
Dec 04, 2019
Suncor Anticipating Modest Growth in Production For 2020
Suncor Energy is anticipating a some growth in production for 2020. The oil company released their production outlook on Monday where they highlighted an estimated five per cent increase for upstream ...
Dec 04, 2019
