Category Archives: News-CFVR
RCMP seize three electric dirt bikes after reckless riding in Fort McMurray
FORT McMURRAY - Three electric dirt bikes have been seized by Wood Buffalo RCMP following reports of reckless off-highway vehicle use in Fort McMurray neighbourhoods. Police say residents have recentl...
Oct 08, 2025 RCMP seized OHVs
RMWB seeks public feedback on emergency and transit services
Fort McMurray - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is asking residents to share their experiences with local emergency and transit services through two public feedback surveys now underway. Res...
Oct 08, 2025
Violent crime rising in Canada while rates fall in the United States
OTTAWA - Violent crime rates in Canada remain lower than in the United States, but the gap between the two countries is shrinking, according to new data released by Statistics Canada. In 2023, there w...
Oct 08, 2025
Golf cart heist leaves Fort McMurray course in the rough
Fort McMurray- Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a theft and mischief incident after suspects stole a golf cart and caused damage at the Fort McMurray Golf Club early on Sept. 18. Police say two ind...
Oct 08, 2025 Suspects in golf course mischief
Municipality invites residents to build community backyard rinks
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is inviting residents to apply for the Community Backyard Rink program as skating season approaches. The program allows residents to bu...
Oct 08, 2025 vencav / Depositphotos.com
Smith urges Ottawa to roll back energy laws she says are driving investment away
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is seeking a deal with Prime Minister Mark Carney by mid-November that would roll back federal policies she argues have driven away investment in Canad...
Oct 08, 2025 ishtygashev / Depositphotos.com
Citizen petition targets end to public funding for Alberta private schools
EDMONTON - Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer has approved a citizen initiative petition calling for an end to public funding of private schools, a move that could shake up the province's education sys...
Oct 08, 2025 heiko119 / Depositphotos.com
Support staff union urges province to reach deal with striking teachers
FORT MCMURRAY - The Canadian Union of Public Employees is backing the Alberta Teachers' Association in its ongoing labour dispute with the Alberta government. Lou Arab, speaking on behalf of CUPE and ...
Oct 08, 2025 CUPE Web logo
ALERT arrests seven in provincewide child exploitation probe
CALGARY - Seven men from Calgary, Lethbridge and Red Deer have been charged after an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams investigation into online child sexual exploitation. Operation ICE Storm, la...
Oct 08, 2025 ALERT Logo
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate hit and run that injured three
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking the public for help identifying a vehicle involved in a hit and run that happened in downtown Fort McMurray in late July. Police say that around 9:5...
Oct 07, 2025 Suspect vehicle in Hit and Run, RCMP supplied photo
