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For everyone’s safety, please follow all posted signage and do not enter closed areas

In the coming days, crews will continue building temporary clay berms and filling gaps in...

Participate in the discussion and ask questions over the phone or online

Community members are invited to a river breakup virtual community townhall on Thursday, March 18 at 6:00...

(Red Deer, Alberta) – For the health and safety of all Albertans, the Mayors of Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, with support from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, express...

The RMWB invites the public to provide their feedback on the design of the Snye Point Outdoor Event Space as part of waterfront park planning and revitalization.

The Waterfront...

Development of grant programs underway

Surveying for grant program development is ongoing in Draper while next steps for property owners in Ptarmigan Court move forward.  

Ptarmigan...

Download these smartphone apps: Alertable, Alberta Emergency Alerts and Alberta Rivers

As river breakup approaches, community members are reminded to be aware, prepare and stay...

Franklin Avenue remains open

Starting March 8, 2021, select road and trails will begin to be closed as part of flood preparedness for river breakup.

 Access to all homes and...

New funding model for future natural disasters

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo would like to share that the Government of Alberta has announced changes to its Disaster...

Wood Buffalo residents embraced the region’s northern spirit and beautiful weather at this year’s WinterPLAY. With safety top of mind, WinterPLAY 2021 was spread out from Feb....

Artwork to display rich cultures of Indigenous Peoples of Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dene, and the unceded territory of the Métis.

As part of its ongoing...

As of March 10, 2021, the RMWB will not be permitting bicy­cles inside transit buses. Bike racks on the front of transit buses are still provided and available for use by transit...

Provisions of Municipal Face Covering Bylaw suspended

 On Thursday, February 25, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reported less than 50 active cases of COVID-19 in the region....

Valves installed since May 1, 2020 are eligible for reimbursement

Grants are available to install backwater valves in your homes at rmwb.ca/valve.

Grants reimburse a portion of...

The OHV Master Plan for the Urban Service Area is being updated 

Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts about off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in Fort McMurray...

Council’s recent motion on a national flood insurance strategy and community resiliency advocacy will be on the agenda at the Rural Municipalities Association (RMA) virtual convention...