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Santa Claus is coming to Wood Buffalo on Dec. 2!
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 11:33 AM
Celebrate the Santa Claus Parade safely – remember to stay behind traffic barricades
The Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m.
Santa Claus Parade...

New art exhibition highlights the Indigenous experience through intergenerational love
Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2023 09:00 AM
ᓵᑭᐦᐃᑐᐊᐧᐠ sâkihitowak ełghąnuwutą they love each other, will be open to public until the end of 2023.
Experience Indigenous history from the perspective of love and joy through...

Voting now open for Name That Plow contest
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 09:07 AM
Vote for your favourites on the shortlist; winning names will be installed on equipment
You have the opportunity to help pick six names for the snowplows and other mighty...

Pay your parking tickets and support the Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family program
Posted on Friday, November 24, 2023 09:01 AM
If you receive a Winter Maintenance Zone or time parking ticket from now until Dec. 8 and pay the fine by Dec.11, the money will go towards the Salvation Army’s...

Recognize your neighbour or a local business for spreading the holiday spirit!
Posted on Friday, November 17, 2023 09:58 AM
The Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom’s Nominate Your Neighbour program runs until Dec. 15.
Are there businesses or homes in your neighbourhood with festive light displays and...

Changes coming to select Transit routes to better serve riders
Posted on Thursday, November 16, 2023 01:25 PM
Updates to routes 8, 9, 10, 11, 17 and 42 take effect Dec. 1
Starting Friday, Dec. 1, RMWB Transit is adjusting some routes and adding additional trips to improve service in...

Municipality releases proposed 2024 Budget totaling $611 million
Posted on Thursday, November 16, 2023 09:01 AM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RWMB) is releasing a $611.6 million proposed budget for 2024 that focuses on advancing Council’s Strategic Plan and public safety...

Celebrate the season with the Santa Claus Parade and Council’s Starry Night holiday party
Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 10:15 AM
Gather for the tree and tipi lighting ceremony at Kiyām Park, followed by the Santa Claus Parade!
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Council’s Starry Night...

Stuff-A-Bus with toys and gifts for families in need
Posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 09:57 AM
RMWB Transit partners with Santas Anonymous to make a difference this holiday season
The Stuff-A-Bus toy drive is back to help Santa deliver toys and holiday joy to children...

Winter maintenance subzones relaxed until further notice
Posted on Friday, October 27, 2023 01:21 PM
On-street parking restrictions are not in effect when subzones are relaxed.

Volunteer as a snow angel and help your neighbour access their home safely
Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2023 09:58 AM
Sign up as a volunteer and be entered to win a brand-new snowblower!
Winter is almost here, and community members with mobility challenges need your help shoveling snow. For...

Register a float and help Santa spread the holiday cheer!
Posted on Monday, October 23, 2023 09:21 AM
The Santa Claus Parade will travel down Franklin Ave. on Dec. 2
Although the holiday season is still a few weeks away, Santa and his helpers are starting to prepare to visit...

RMWB launches first-ever Name That Plow contest
Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 09:50 AM
Winning names to be displayed on Fort McMurray’s winter maintenance equipment
Community members have a chance to name some of the snowplows and other mighty machines that keep...

Notice of Special Meeting-Wood Buffalo Pro-Business Advisory Committee-October 19, 2023
Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 09:28 AM
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA. 2000 c.M-26, a Special Wood Buffalo Pro-Business Advisory Committee Meeting is hereby...

Municipality wins provincial planning award for downtown revitalization program
Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 11:00 AM
At the annual Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) conference, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo received a 2023 Award of Merit for the Downtown...