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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

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

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...

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Special Council Meeting - July 10

Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 06:58 PM

Notice of Special Meeting Mayor, Council and Administration

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...

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Motion to make Councillors full-time defeated

Posted on Thursday, July 04, 2024 02:11 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

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...

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Regional Fire Chief Statement - 50th Anniversary of Fort McMurray Fire Department

Posted on Thursday, July 04, 2024 08:25 AM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

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...

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Notice of Special Meeting-July 3, 2024

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 04:01 PM

Mayor, Council and Administration

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...

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Canada Day celebrations and service updates

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 11:34 AM

Transit News Releases Garbage and Recycling Mayor, Council and Administration Parks and Recreation

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...

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School’s out! Explore a new playground, trail, or spray-park this summer!

Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 02:34 PM

Parks and Recreation

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 summer

There’s no better way...

Happy Canada Day

Celebrate Canada Day together

Posted on Monday, June 24, 2024 10:00 AM

News Releases Events and Involvement

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...

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Provincial EMS dispatch centre re-established in Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 09:21 AM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

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...

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Municipality files statement of claim

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 02:29 PM

Mayor, Council and Administration

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...

Crowds of people socialize and enjoy food and drink at the National Indigenous Peoples Day event at Shell Place in Fort McMurray, Alta. on June 21, 2022.

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month in the region

Posted on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 10:22 AM

Events and Involvement Indigenous and Rural Relations

Indigenous culture and history will be honoured and celebrated throughout June in recognition of National Indigenous History Month (NIHM).

The month-long celebration will...

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Rebate program launched for FireSmart home renovations

Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 08:50 AM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

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...

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Downtown businesses and organizations encouraged to apply for revitalization program

Posted on Monday, May 27, 2024 09:21 AM

News Releases

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...

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Enjoy the weather as spray parks begin to open

Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 03:40 PM

Parks and Recreation

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 use

The...

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Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo recognized as age-friendly community

Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 02:02 PM

News Releases Community Services and Social Support

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...

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Construction season is underway in the RMWB

Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 01:00 PM

Roads and Construction News Releases

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...

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Municipality thanks all who responded to protect and support region during

Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 09:41 AM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

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...

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Council approves third phase of downtown revitalization grant program

Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 01:31 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

$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...

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Bring smiles to faces on Canada Day

Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 08:53 AM

News Releases Events and Involvement

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.

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Evacuation Orders lifted for Fort McMurray

Posted on Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:27 AM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

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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9909 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray Alberta T9H 2K4

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