Category Archives: News-CFVR
Measles Crisis: Alberta's Outbreak 70 Times Worse Than U.S.
Alberta measles cases now exceed total in United States as outbreak worsens EDMONTON - Alberta now has more confirmed measles cases than the entire United States, despite having a population just one-...
Jul 14, 2025 weerapat / Depositphotos.com
Nenshi sworn in as Opposition Leader as Alberta NDP gains ground
Nenshi promises to focus on affordability, public services, and economic issues Naheed Nenshi and Gurtej Singh Brar have officially joined Alberta's New Democrat caucus after being sworn in as Members...
Jul 14, 2025 A file photo of Naheed Nenshi, leader of the NDP in Alberta.
NAABA Executive Director Michelle Toner to Step Down in August
Toner leaves behind legacy of growth, advocacy and support for Indigenous entrepreneurs FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) has announced that Executi...
Jul 14, 2025 Michelle Toner, LINKEDIN
More Bear-Resistant Bins Coming to Fort McMurray Homes This Summer
Over 2,000 new bins to be distributed on streets with high bear activity starting July 12 FORT McMURRAY, AB. - More than 2,000 bear-resistant bins will be delivered to Fort McMurray homes this summer ...
Jul 14, 2025 Black bear on Timberline Drive -Jon Tupper
Federal NDP to Elect New Leader in March 2026
Interim leader Don Davies to guide caucus of seven MPs until March 2026 vote The federal NDP will elect a new leader in March 2026, following a six-month leadership race set to begin in September. Can...
Jul 14, 2025 By OFL Communications Department - https://www.flickr.com/photos/ontariofedlabour/24714731178/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=64268522
Trump Slaps New 35 per cent Tariffs on Canadian Goods Despite Digital Tax Reversal
Alberta oil and USMCA goods spared as Canada braces for impact; automakers warn of damage from earlier copper hike U.S. President Donald Trump is reigniting trade tensions with Canada, announcing swee...
Jul 13, 2025 By Michael Vadon - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54216023
New Advisory Councils Aim to Strengthen Community Voice in Health Care
Regional health councils aim to amplify community voices in Alberta's health care system EDMONTON - Alberta is launching 14 new regional health advisory councils to give residents more say in how heal...
Jul 11, 2025
Fire danger drops in Fort McMurray, remains high near Janvier and Conklin
Fire danger eases in Fort McMurray area but remains high in the south FORT McMURRAY, AB - Rain and cooler temperatures have helped reduce wildfire activity in northern Alberta, but fire danger remains...
Jul 10, 2025 toa55 / Depositphotos.com
Teachers, opposition blast new standards for school library books
Critics slam Alberta's school library standards as political theatre, say 2SLGBTQ+ students targeted EDMONTON - The Alberta government has introduced sweeping new standards for school libraries that b...
Jul 10, 2025 maxxyustas / Depositphotos.com
Man Reported Missing, Found in Fort McMurray
The RCMP have located 41-year-old Timothy Mark Wilson who was reported missing this week. Police say he was found in Fort McMurray, and he is safe. The RCMP said they were concerned about his well-bei...
Jul 10, 2025
