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Municipality recruiting Workplace Equity and Inclusion Coaches

Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2022 01:41 PM

Women’s Economic Recovery Grant funds this important initiative - apply before Nov. 29 and help build an inclusive region!

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is recruiting...

The Santa Claus Parade returns to Franklin Avenue Dec. 3

Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2022 02:56 PM

Float registration is open now!

The annual Santa Claus Parade will return as a traditional parade along Franklin Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Bring your family...

Photo from the fire happened in October 2022

Fire Investigators determine abandoned campfire cause for Morgan Heights fire

Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 01:38 PM

On October 18, at 2:06 p.m. Regional Emergency Services responded to reports of a wildland fire in the forested area behind McKinley Crescent. Fire crews arrived on scene, and...

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo wins multiple awards at 2022 Communities in Bloom Symposium

Posted on Monday, October 24, 2022 05:03 PM

Region is named winner of the International Challenge in the Medium/Large category awarded 5 Blooms!

The 2022 Communities in Bloom Symposium took place this past weekend and Fort...

Grand Opening for New Community Policing Office on Franklin Ave will take place October 27

Posted on Monday, October 24, 2022 04:24 PM

Residents are invited to attend the grand opening this Thursday for the new Community Policing Office in downtown Fort McMurray.

Hosted by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo...

Regional Fire Chief urges responsible use of trails and outdoor spaces

Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2022 11:12 AM

Five human-caused fires are set over last 48 hours in Region

(Fort McMurray, AB – Oct 20, 2022) – Since Tuesday, there have been five human-caused fires that have started...

Notice of Special Meeting - In Camera Oct. 18, 2022

Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2022 03:51 PM

NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA. 2000 c.M-26, a Special In Camera Council Meeting is hereby scheduled to take...

Volunteer as a snow angel and help a senior in need this winter

Posted on Monday, October 03, 2022 02:17 PM

Register online individually or with a group!

Winter is coming and there are seniors in your neighbourhood that need help shoveling. For many older adults, the snow causes a significant...

Improved processes and enhanced customer service coming to Planning & Development

Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2022 11:49 AM

Planning and Development provides update on internal review project

Planning and Development presented 92 recommendations to strengthen internal processes at the Sept. 27 Council...

A photo of the new blue and yellow speed enforcement truck, to be used in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Speed enforcement vehicles are now bright yellow and blue — sending a clear safety message

Posted on Friday, September 23, 2022 02:34 PM

The newly branded speed enforcement vehicles will be hard to miss around Fort McMurray, which is exactly the point behind the new provincial requirement to ensure all vehicles...

Community gathering and walk set for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2022 02:00 PM

(Fort McMurray, AB – Sept. 22, 2022) All are invited to join a Community Gathering and Walk to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

The gathering...

Truth and Reconciliation