Category Archives: News-CFVR
Thickwood Boulevard to close for water main replacement through Canada Day weekend
Commuters advised to plan alternate routes during utilities upgrade FORT McMURRAY, AB - Drivers in Fort McMurray's Thickwood neighbourhood will face significant traffic disruptions next week as the mu...
Jun 23, 2025 Thickwood Sewer Upgrade Plan, RMWB image
McCallum, former minister and envoy to China in turbulent times, dead at 75
Former cabinet minister and ambassador John McCallum dies at 75 OTTAWA - Canada is mourning the loss of longtime Liberal cabinet minister and former ambassador to China John McCallum, who died Saturda...
Jun 23, 2025 Wekimedia Commons CC License. Original by US Dept Homeland Security.
Ninth annual Wood Buffalo Pride set for Saturday at Heritage Shipyard
Wood Buffalo Pride returns with ninth annual festival at Heritage Shipyard FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Wood Buffalo Pride is set to host its ninth annual Pride Festival this weekend, celebrating the theme of...
Jun 23, 2025 Ninth Annual Pride Fest
World braces for Iranian response after U.S. strikes nuclear sites
Former Deputy Premier calls for Canadian energy strategy as oil markets react cautiously to rising tensions The world is watching closely after the United States bombed suspected nuclear sites in Iran...
Jun 22, 2025 tanitost / Depositphotos.com
Westwood High's Humberly Gonzalez Lights Up Netflix Screen in The Waterfront
From Westwood to Netflix screens, Humberly Gonzalez brings hometown pride to a gripping new drama. A new Netflix series with a Fort McMurray connection is drawing attention from fans and locals alike....
Jun 19, 2025 Humberly Gonzalez publicity photo via Instagram
Government Policy Threatens Children's Safety, Say Teachers and Doctors
Alberta teachers warn paid COVID vaccines will endanger schools and public health EDMONTON - The Alberta Teachers' Association is calling on the provincial government to reverse its decision to end fr...
Jun 19, 2025 SSilver / Depositphotos.com
Officials Warn of Wildfire Risk, Ask Public to Help Prevent New Starts
Extreme fire danger returns to Fort McMurray Forest Area as weekend approaches FORT McMURRAY, AB. - Alberta Wildfire is warning that extreme fire danger has returned to the Fort McMurray Forest Area h...
Jun 19, 2025 Valentyn_Volkov / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray Gears Up for a Fun-Filled Canada Day Weekend
Canada Day celebrations return to Fort McMurray with music, parade, and fireworks FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Fort McMurray is gearing up for a full weekend of Canada Day celebrations, with events taking pla...
Jun 19, 2025 OksAks / Depositphotos.com
No Escape: Police Dogs, Drones, and Patrols Corner Suspects Across Wood Buffalo
RCMP Target High-Priority Offenders in String of Arrests Across Wood Buffalo The RCMP Crime Reduction Unit in Wood Buffalo has made multiple arrests this past month in a crackdown on high-priority off...
Jun 19, 2025
Banff, Jasper and Wood Buffalo Drive Alberta's Tourism Boom
Tourism Boom in Alberta Outpaces National Growth Alberta is leading the country in tourism growth, with a surge in visitor spending and strong interest in major attractions like Banff, Jasper and Wood...
Jun 19, 2025 Wood Buffalo National Park, image via Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism
