Category Archives: News-CFVR
Two quarters of economic decline push Canada into recession territory
OTTAWA - Canada has entered what economists call a technical recession after the economy contracted for two consecutive quarters, sparking renewed political debate over the country's economic directio...
Jun 02, 2026 silverkblack / Depositphotos.com
Fire advisory lifted as rainfall reduces wildfire risk in Wood Buffalo
FORT McMURRAY - Recent rainfall across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has significantly reduced wildfire risk, prompting Alberta Wildfire to lower the fire danger rating across the Fort McM...
Jun 02, 2026 Alberta Wildfire Map, current fires June 2, 2026
Fire prevention teams to visit more than 1,000 Fort McMurray homes
FORT McMURRAY - Fire prevention teams will visit more than 1,000 homes across four Fort McMurray neighbourhoods this spring and summer as part of a program aimed at improving household fire safety. Re...
Jun 02, 2026 destinacigdem / Depositphotos.com
Conklin to welcome permanent RCMP presence under new policing arrangement
FORT McMURRAY - Residents of Conklin are set to celebrate a new policing arrangement this week which will see RCMP officers stationed in the community on a regular basis. The Conklin Resource Developm...
Jun 02, 2026 Conklin AB. Image via rmwb.ca
Alberta marks National Indigenous History Month with focus on learning and reconciliation
EDMONTON - Alberta is marking National Indigenous History Month by encouraging residents to learn more about the histories, cultures, languages and contributions of First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peopl...
Jun 02, 2026 Indigenous Dancer, ATC 2024
China points to stronger ties and expanding trade with Western Canada
SASKATOON - China's consul general in Calgary says Western Canada is well positioned to benefit from Beijing's next five-year economic plan, pointing to growing opportunities in agriculture, energy, f...
Jun 02, 2026 AleksTaurus / Depositphotos.com
Oil prices surge back toward $100 once more as Middle East tensions rattle energy markets
CALGARY - The recent decline in fuel prices may be short-lived as escalating tensions in the Middle East push oil prices back toward the US$100-per-barrel mark and renew concerns about global energy s...
Jun 02, 2026 Kanoke46 / Depositphotos.com
Motorists seeing relief at the pump as gas and diesel prices decline
FORT McMURRAY - Motorists across northern Alberta are beginning to notice some relief at the fuel pumps as gasoline and diesel prices retreat from recent highs driven by global supply concerns. Indust...
Jun 02, 2026
Canada Post posts $205M first-quarter loss as financial troubles deepen
OTTAWA - Canada Post's financial situation continued to deteriorate in the first three months of 2026, with the Crown corporation posting another substantial loss as mail volumes fell, parcel business...
Jun 02, 2026 ValeStock / Depositphotos.com
RCMP arrest suspect following weapons complaint south of Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - A 23-year-old man is facing charges after RCMP responded to a weapons complaint in Gregoire Lake Reserve south of Fort McMurray. Wood Buffalo RCMP said officers were called shortly aft...
Jun 01, 2026
