Category Archives: News-CFVR
Debate grows over cancer care as surgery timelines slip in Alberta
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition NDP says cancer patients are facing worsening wait times for surgery and is calling on the provincial government to take immediate action. The party points to data from...
Mar 25, 2026 vilevi / Depositphotos.com
Premiers call on Ottawa to give provinces role in judicial appointments
EDMONTON - Four provincial premiers are calling on Ottawa to overhaul Canada's judicial appointment process to give provinces a formal role in selecting judges. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Ontario...
Mar 24, 2026 SergPoznanskiy / Depositphotos.com
Ottawa to act on auditor general recommendations for international student program
OTTAWA - Canada's immigration minister says the federal government will act on recommendations from the auditor general following a review of reforms to the international student program. In a stateme...
Mar 24, 2026 ishtygashev / Depositphotos.com
Alberta proposes 120-day timeline to fast-track major project approvals
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says it will introduce legislation to set a 120-day approval timeline for major projects, aiming to speed up development and attract investment. Premier Danielle Smith ...
Mar 24, 2026 panama555 / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray residents encouraged to enjoy snow before melt with RCMP event
FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - The Wood Buffalo RCMP are inviting residents to get outside and enjoy the late winter weather with a community sledding event alongside Monty the Safety Bear. Officers and the R...
Mar 24, 2026 Sled with Monty
Pipeline expansion could add $31 billion annually to Canada's economy: report
CALGARY - Expanding oil pipeline capacity could boost Canada's economy by more than $30 billion annually and support thousands of jobs, according to a new analysis from ATB Financial and Studio.Energy...
Mar 24, 2026 vladymyrb / Depositphotos.com
Coalition launches against proposed oilsands carbon capture network
EDMONTON - A new coalition of rural residents, farmers and Indigenous communities has formed in Alberta to oppose a proposed carbon capture pipeline project backed by major oilsands producers. The gro...
Mar 24, 2026
Smith, Jean represent Alberta at major international energy symposium
HOUSTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is among keynote speakers at one of the world's largest energy conferences this week, as global leaders gather to discuss the intersection of energy, technolog...
Mar 24, 2026 CERA Week, Houston Tx. 2026
Canadian travel to U.S. drops for 13th straight month: Statistics Canada
OTTAWA - Travel by Canadians to the United States continued to decline in January, marking more than a year of steady decreases, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The agency says Canadian ...
Mar 23, 2026 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com
Massive Arctic investment targets security, resources and connectivity
OTTAWA - The federal government is pledging more than $40 billion to strengthen Canada's Arctic and northern regions, citing growing geopolitical tensions and rapid environmental change. Prime Ministe...
Mar 23, 2026 Canadian Field Hospital participate on a Cold Weather Operator course and are joined by two members from the United Kingdom. Events consisted of building improvised shelters, navigation, snowshoeing, section attacks, and ice fishing in the training area of Canadian Forces Base Petawawa from February 9th to February 11th, 2026.
Photo by: Corporal Danielle Comisso, Garrison Petawawa Imaging
