Category Archives: News-CFVR
Indigenous teacher program supports Fort McMurray's reconciliation goals
U of A program aims to boost number of Indigenous teachers across Alberta FORT McMURRAY, AB. - A teacher education program at the University of Alberta is expanding its reach with a aim of getting mor...
Jul 27, 2025 Dr. Evelyn Steinhauer image via https://www.evelynsteinhauer.ca/
Candidate resources now available for RMWB's 2025 municipal election
RMWB offers support for residents considering council run in 2025 election FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is offering a range of supports to residents who are thinking ...
Jul 27, 2025 redwall / Depositphotos.com
Albertans Urged to Take Precautions Against Insect Bites and Wildlife Encounters This Summer
Fort McMurray--As summer activities ramp up across Alberta, health officials are reminding residents to take extra precautions when spending time outdoors to avoid insect bites and potential wildlife ...
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Record crowds flock to Wheels and Wings show in Fort McMurray
Toyota Supra, Chevy Camaro win top honours at Fort McMurray car show FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - A gleaming 2021 Toyota Supra and a restored 1969 Chevrolet Camaro drove away with top honours at this weekend'...
Jul 25, 2025 Wheels and Wings facebook photo courtesy of Fly YMM
Improperly discarded cigarettes blamed for 2 Fort McMurray fires in one week
Improperly extinguished cigarettes blamed for 2 Fort McMurray fires in 5 days FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Fire officials in Fort McMurray are warning residents about the dangers of careless smoking after two...
Jul 25, 2025
Hulk Hogan, larger-than-life wrestling icon, dies at 71
Pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dead at 71 Hulk Hogan, the wrestling superstar whose larger-than-life persona helped turn professional wrestling into a global entertainment juggernaut, has died at age 7...
Jul 24, 2025 Hulk Hogan, Wikimedia Commons CC License
Not guilty: Judge acquits all five accused in high-profile hockey sex assault case
Five former world junior hockey players acquitted in high-profile sexual assault case LONDON, Ont. - Five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team were acquitted Thursday of sexual ass...
Jul 24, 2025 vencav / Depositphotos.com
Smith urges early deal on key sectors as premiers wrap Muskoka summit
Premiers wrap Muskoka summit with focus on trade tensions and domestic priorities MUSKOKA, Ont. - The First Ministers conference is wrapping up with premiers showing a united front on domestic priorit...
Jul 24, 2025 By Martin Lopatka - https://www.flickr.com/photos/apothecary/11967928633/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77746881
Federal government funds settlement services to tackle labour shortages
Ottawa invests $3.2 billion to support newcomer integration and fill labour gaps OTTAWA - The federal government is investing more than $3.2 billion over three years to support the economic integratio...
Jul 24, 2025 benkrut / Depositphotos.com
Canadian permanent residents among those affected by upcoming U.S. visa changes
U.S. introducing $250 visa fee for many foreign travellers, including Canadian residents It is about to get more expensive for some travellers to enter the United States. A new US$250 Visa Integrity F...
Jul 24, 2025 AntonMatyukha / Depositphotos.com
