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Yard waste curbside collection starts May 13
Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 09:00 AM
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...

Disaster response team returns to Fort McMurray to reduce wildfire risk
Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 01:30 PM
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...

Illegal campfire cause of Quarry Ridge grass fire
Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 01:40 PM
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...

Street sweeping season is well underway
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 09:28 AM
Follow temporary parking restrictions to support efficient street cleaning
Starting April 28, temporary parking restrictions will be in place in residential areas scheduled...

Council passes 2025 Property Tax Bylaw, with no municipal tax rate increases
Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:44 AM
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...

Spring into action and help keep Wood Buffalo clean and beautiful
Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 09:37 AM
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...

Spring cleanup is underway along Highway 63
Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:21 AM
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...

Drop off pet waste for free at convenient locations this April
Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 01:51 PM
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...

WMZ season ends with over 400,000 cubic metres of snow removed
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:09 AM
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...
River breakup complete - April 14, 2025
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 09:42 AM
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 Advisories issued - Community Update 1
Posted on Friday, April 11, 2025 06:11 PM
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...

Prepare for river breakup – stay informed with trusted sources
Posted on Monday, April 07, 2025 03:00 PM
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...

Recycle more and recycle right! Alberta’s recycling system is changing
Posted on Monday, April 07, 2025 11:00 AM
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...

All Winter Maintenance Subzones relaxed until further notice
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2025 02:00 PM
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...

Smoke to be visible during controlled burns across Municipality
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2025 01:39 PM
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...

Fort Chipewyan winter road season ends with further safety improvements
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2025 11:08 AM
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...

Spring load limits in effect for gravel roads April 4
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 03:30 PM
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...

Mischievous puppy bites battery - causes Gregoire mobile home fire
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 11:36 AM
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...

Make it Count! Census 2025 is underway
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 09:11 AM
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...

Fire Marshal urges barbecue safety after weekend fire
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2025 05:45 PM
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.
On the...