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Municipality provides update on response to Omicron variant
Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 06:53 PM
Enhanced measures to protect staff and temporary plans in place to maintain core services
At the Jan. 11 Council meeting, Regional Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management,...

Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom welcomes 2022, the year of the garden!
Posted on Monday, January 10, 2022 12:53 PM
Cast your vote for the 2022 Wood Buffalo Flower of the Year
Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom is celebrating 2022, the Year of the Garden, in line with Gardens Canada. To celebrate,...

Boil water advisories lifted in Fort McKay
Posted on Sunday, January 02, 2022 08:30 PM
Boil water advisories lifted in Fort McKay
Flush all indoor taps for five minutes in impacted residences
(Fort McMurray, AB – January 2, 2022) – Alberta Health Services (AHS)...

Progress being made flushing the Fort McKay water distribution system
Posted on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 02:20 PM
Boil water advisories anticipated to be in place until Jan. 3
(Fort McMurray, AB – December 29, 2021) – Municipal crews are making significant progress flushing the Fort McKay...

Water is restored in Fort McKay, Boil Water Advisories remain in effect
Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021 08:15 PM
Municipal Underground Services’ crews have successfully isolated and repaired the leak in the water distribution system in Fort McKay. Water has been restored to the impacted residences....

Fort McKay experiences water disruptions, Boil Water Advisories are issued
Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021 05:05 PM
Earlier this morning, a leak resulted in a portion of the Fort McKay water distribution system to lose water pressure. Approximately 100 homes along and east of Fort McKay Road...

Fort McKay Water Disruption
Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021 04:30 PM
Boil water advisories lifted in Fort McKay
Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) have lifted their boil water advisories for Fort McKay, confirming...

Bylaw Services’ annual Toys for Tickets program helps spread holiday cheer
Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 01:17 PM
The sixth annual Toys for Tickets program finished on Dec. 20, raising $3,912 for families in need this holiday season.
The Toys for Tickets program asked motorists who received...

festive season safety reminder
Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2021 04:22 PM
(Fort McMurray, AB) – Wood Buffalo residents are no strangers to harsh winters and how to cope through the long winter months but the arrival of cold weather means everyone is spending...

Council approves waiving permit fees for flood recovery and fees for residential business licenses
Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2021 12:10 PM
Adjustments to utility rates also approved, with changes taking effect April 1, 2022
At its Dec. 14 meeting, Council voted unanimously to waive permit fees for flood affected...

Busloads of joy brought by Santas Anonymous this year
Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 03:00 PM
Two buses full of donated toys and gifts arrived for sorting by volunteers and students on Monday, the result of the sixth annual Stuff-A-Bus toy drive in support of Santas Anonymous.

Enjoy the great outdoors this holiday season with these winter activities
Posted on Friday, December 10, 2021 03:30 PM
‘Tis the season for outdoor fun!
Community members can enjoy a number of outdoor activities; including outdoor rinks, skating trails, sliding hills and more.
Municipal...

MACOY to host virtual events for students considering post-secondary education
Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2021 01:19 PM
MACOY Virtual University Speaker Series will host its first event on Dec. 11 & 12
The Mayor’s Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY) is inviting local high school students to register...

Thousands of people enjoy the Santa Claus Parade and spread the holiday spirit!
Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 03:43 PM
Take a short post-event survey to share your feedback on the parade
Happy faces warmly welcomed Santa to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo this past weekend as community members participated...

Municipality, Library creating virtual Book Club to highlight Indigenous voices
Posted on Friday, December 03, 2021 09:54 AM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) and the Wood Buffalo Regional Library (WBRL) are partnering to create the It's Time to Read book club, featuring the works...