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Municipality enacts Fire Ban in Fort McMurray, in alignment with Provincial Fire Ban
Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 03:57 PM
OHV use prohibited on Abasand roads during Fire Ban; Conditions extremely dry
A Fire Ban is now in place for the Urban Service Area of Fort McMurray. The Municipal Fire Ban...
Special Council Meeting - July 10
Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 06:58 PM
Due to a power outage, the July 9 Council meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for July 10 at 3 p.m.
The same agenda from the July 9 Council meeting will be in place for...
Motion to make Councillors full-time defeated
Posted on Thursday, July 04, 2024 02:11 PM
At last night’s special Council meeting, the motion to make all RMWB Councillors full-time was reconsidered and defeated.
This means that all RMWB Councillors will go back to...
Regional Fire Chief Statement - 50th Anniversary of Fort McMurray Fire Department
Posted on Thursday, July 04, 2024 08:25 AM
As the Fort McMurray Fire Department celebrates this noteworthy anniversary, it is my honour to offer a few words to acknowledge the dedicated and brave people who built and...
Notice of Special Meeting-July 3, 2024
Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 04:01 PM
June 27, 2024
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA.2000 c.M-26, a Special Council Meeting is hereby scheduled to take place at...
Canada Day celebrations and service updates
Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 11:34 AM
Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. July 1. Landfill is now closed on statutory holidays and more important updates
The sun is out and the Canada Day long weekend is right around the...
School’s out! Explore a new playground, trail, or spray-park this summer!
Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 02:34 PM
Summer is here and there’s plenty to do across the region to enjoy those long days while school is out!
Over 100 parks and facilities to enjoy this summerThere’s no better way...
Celebrate Canada Day together
Posted on Monday, June 24, 2024 10:00 AM
Enjoy the Canada Day Parade – safely – on July 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Canada Day is right around the corner and there are lots of great community events and activities happening on...
Provincial EMS dispatch centre re-established in Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 09:21 AM
Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) have officially opened a provincial EMS dispatch call centre, bringing it online today.
This...
Municipality files statement of claim
Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 02:29 PM
On June 7, 2024, the municipality filed a statement of claim against the former Director of Human Resources, related to the delivery of illegitimate bonuses to a select...
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month in the region
Posted on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 10:22 AM
Indigenous culture and history will be honoured and celebrated throughout June in recognition of National Indigenous History Month (NIHM).
The month-long celebration will...
Rebate program launched for FireSmart home renovations
Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 08:50 AM
Book a free home assessment to get started
The FireSmart Home Rebate Program may provide a grant to eligible homeowners who get a FireSmart home assessment and complete the...
Downtown businesses and organizations encouraged to apply for revitalization program
Posted on Monday, May 27, 2024 09:21 AM
More grants available and enhancements made to the program to make it easier for businesses to make improvements
Applications are now open for the Downtown Revitalization...
Enjoy the weather as spray parks begin to open
Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 03:40 PM
It's time to enjoy the warmer weather as spray parks begin to open for the summer! Spray parks are available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Spray parks ready for useThe...
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo recognized as age-friendly community
Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 02:02 PM
RMWB and Advisory Committee on Aging receive Alberta Age-Friendly Recognition Award
Past and present members of the Advisory Committee on Aging (ACoA), community partners and...
Construction season is underway in the RMWB
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 01:00 PM
The Municipality’s construction season is well underway with 33 new projects in the works and 46 multi-year projects continuing to progress. Being in Northern Alberta, the...
Municipality thanks all who responded to protect and support region during
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 09:41 AM
An incredible amount of work was done to protect Fort McMurray and surrounding areas from wildfire MWF017 and support the approximately 6,600 community members who were...
Council approves third phase of downtown revitalization grant program
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 01:31 PM
$2.4 million in grant funding available to help downtown businesses and organizations
(Fort McMurray, AB – May 22, 2024) – On May 21, 2024, Council approved the third phase of...
Bring smiles to faces on Canada Day
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 08:53 AM
Register a float or walking group in the 2024 Canada Day Parade
Showcase your community spirit with a float or walking group in the Canada Day Parade on July 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Evacuation Orders lifted for Fort McMurray
Posted on Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:27 AM
All evacuated residents may return home immediately, all remaining evacuation alerts, and State of Local Emergency lifted
(Fort McMurray, AB – May 18, 2024) – Evacuees from...
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