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Yard waste curbside collection starts May 13

Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 09:00 AM

Garbage and Recycling

Spring is here and so is yard waste season!

Starting May 13, yard waste will be picked up on your usual collection day. Please remember that all yard waste must be in brown...

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Disaster response team returns to Fort McMurray to reduce wildfire risk

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 01:30 PM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

A disaster response team that deployed to Fort McMurray after the Horse River Wildfire, is back almost eight years later to help reduce the wildfire risk to the area.

Team...

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Illegal campfire cause of Quarry Ridge grass fire

Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 01:40 PM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

A fast-moving grass fire that caused the temporary closure of Highway 63 on April 25 was caused by an illegal campfire, fire investigators have confirmed.

Fort McMurray fire...

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Street sweeping season is well underway

Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 09:28 AM

Roads and Construction News Releases

Follow temporary parking restrictions to support efficient street cleaning

Starting April 28, temporary parking restrictions will be in place in residential areas scheduled...

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Council passes 2025 Property Tax Bylaw, with no municipal tax rate increases

Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:44 AM

News Releases Property Taxes

RMWB Council approved the 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw at their April 22 meeting.

While Council did not raise any municipal property tax rates this year, the Province has...

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Spring into action and help keep Wood Buffalo clean and beautiful

Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 09:37 AM

News Releases Community Services and Social Support Parks and Recreation

Register as an individual or group in the annual Community Cleanup and Adopt-A-Trail programs

Today is Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate than by launching the...

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Spring cleanup is underway along Highway 63

Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:21 AM

Parks and Recreation

Use extra caution when travelling on Highway 63 from Gregoire to Parsons Creek Interchange April 22-24

Municipal Public Works crews will be conducting a large-scale cleanup...

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Drop off pet waste for free at convenient locations this April

Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 01:51 PM

Parks and Recreation

Remember to double bag your pet waste and dispose of it properly 

With the spring thaw finally here, it’s time to start thinking about cleaning up your yard’s now unhidden pet...

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WMZ season ends with over 400,000 cubic metres of snow removed

Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:09 AM

Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) Alerts

Thank you for helping clear a path through winter!

Today marks the end of another successful winter maintenance season!  

At the end of March, 404,695 cubic metres of snow had...

WMZ
Athabasca River

River breakup complete - April 14, 2025

Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 09:42 AM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

Seasonal flood mitigation measures to be removed; people advised to stay away from riverbanks

River breakup is now complete. This means there is no longer a significant risk...

River Breakup
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River Breakup Advisories issued - Community Update 1

Posted on Friday, April 11, 2025 06:11 PM

River Breakup Community Update

Community members reminded to be aware, stay alert and prepare for river breakup.

This is the first Community Update for the 2025 River Breakup Season. AEPA forecasters are...

flood mitigation is in place

Prepare for river breakup – stay informed with trusted sources

Posted on Monday, April 07, 2025 03:00 PM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

River breakup season is coming. As temperatures warm, ice on the Athabasca and Clearwater rivers melts and breaks apart, elevating the risk of flooding.   

The Municipality has...

River Breakup
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Recycle more and recycle right! Alberta’s recycling system is changing

Posted on Monday, April 07, 2025 11:00 AM

News Releases

Household recycling needs to improve and your actions make a difference. Prepare, sort and dispose of recycling properly. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program is now in...

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All Winter Maintenance Subzones relaxed until further notice

Posted on Friday, April 04, 2025 02:00 PM

Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) Alerts

The snow storage facility will close on April 15 marking the end of winter maintenance season

All subzones are relaxed until further notice. Residents should still watch for updates on the...

WMZ
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Smoke to be visible during controlled burns across Municipality

Posted on Friday, April 04, 2025 01:39 PM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

Expanded hazard reduction burning program will lessen wildfire risk for Wood Buffalo

Controlled burns will begin as soon as Monday next week across many areas of the...

New safety signage installed on southbound approach to Grayling Creek on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road, warning to reduce speed ahead of sharp curve.

Fort Chipewyan winter road season ends with further safety improvements

Posted on Friday, April 04, 2025 11:08 AM

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road

Crews completed a successful season on Monday with the official closure of the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road, after implementing several safety improvements this year.

The road...

Wide gravel road cutting through northern Canadian forest.

Spring load limits in effect for gravel roads April 4

Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 03:30 PM

Roads and Construction News Releases

UPDATE: Effective June 2, all spring load limits on municipal gravel roads have been lifted. 

Beginning on Friday, April 4, the load limits on municipal gravel roads are being...

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Mischievous puppy bites battery - causes Gregoire mobile home fire

Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 11:36 AM

Fire and Emergency Services

Regional Emergency Services fire investigators say a young German Shepherd caused a fire that damaged a Gregoire area mobile home on April 1.

Fort McMurray firefighters were...

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Make it Count! Census 2025 is underway

Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 09:11 AM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration Permits and Development

The Municipality officially launched its 2025 municipal census campaign today, designating the occasion as Municipal Census Day. The goal of the census is to get an accurate...

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Fire Marshal urges barbecue safety after weekend fire

Posted on Monday, March 31, 2025 05:45 PM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

Fire Marshal Nick Brenner is reminding everyone to cook safely after a weekend fire destroyed a barbecue and damaged a patio at an Eagle Ridge apartment complex.

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