Category Archives: News-CFVR
Residents Voice Concerns Over Keyano’s Approved Art Gallery
Not everyone is thrilled with the RMWB’s decision to help fund an art gallery at Keyano College. Last week, Wood Buffalo council approved a $16.8 million capital grant for the college to move fo...
Dec 02, 2019
Westwood YMCA Receives Funds Through Municipal Budget To Maintain Facility
The Westwood YMCA is receiving funds from the municipality to help improve the facility. Wood Buffalo council approved sending $605,000 to the organization as part of the 2020 Municipal Budget. The YM...
Dec 02, 2019
“Historic” Oilsands Investment Benefiting First Nations Groups Two Years Later
Suncor Energy is recognizing a ‘landmark agreement’ they made with two First Nations Groups two years ago. Back on November 22, 2017, the oil company announced that the Fort McKay First Na...
Dec 02, 2019
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Potentially Set To Open in Coming Weeks
The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is getting close to opening for the season. The municipality says the road is tentatively scheduled to open on December 15. This all depends on the weather and if crews ...
Dec 02, 2019
Liquor Bag Campaign Warns Of Dangers Of Drinking And Driving
A holiday campaign is reminding Albertans to avoid impaired driving. The liquor bag campaign was launched Friday, getting youth in the province to create motivating and imaginative messages to remind ...
Dec 01, 2019
Council Officially Approves Budget Of $718 Million
The municipal budget is set for 2020. On Friday, the RMWB approved a $718 million municipal budget, which is a $36 million reduction from 2019. A total of $431 million has been allocated for operation...
Dec 01, 2019
Police On The Lookout For Downtown Robbery Suspect
Police are asking for assistance in identifying a man involved in a robbery earlier this month. Photo courtesy: Wood Buffalo RCMP Wood Buffalo RCMP say the incident took place on November 18, at a bus...
Nov 30, 2019
Council Approves $16.8M For Keyano Art Gallery
An art gallery at Keyano College is getting closer to becoming a reality. Wood Buffalo council approved up to $16.8 million from their capital infrastructure reserve for the project during their budge...
Nov 29, 2019
Choices Association of Fort McMurray No Longer Providing Photo Radar Service
Choices Association of Fort McMurray will no longer be a part of the municipality’s photo radar program. The organization announced on Thursday their contract won’t be renewed by the RMWB ...
Nov 29, 2019
Syncrude Donates $90K To Food Bank, Annual Food Drive Underway
The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is starting their 2019 Syncrude Food Drive $90,000 ahead. The oil company kicked off the annual initiative with the donation which will be used to ensure families in need ca...
Nov 29, 2019
