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RMWB Council to hear Land Use Bylaw on Feb 9
Posted on Monday, January 25, 2021 02:55 PM
RMWB council to hear first reading of Land Use Bylaw
Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will be presented with a final draft of the updated Land Use Bylaw (LUB)...

New skating pond at Borealis Park opening Jan. 23
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 01:14 PM
Play safe and stay safe by following all public health orders, guidelines and rules in place
Looking for an ice and fun activity to do this winter? Beginning tomorrow, Jan. 23,...

Applications being accepted for Wood Buffalo Development Advisory Committee
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 10:03 AM
The Municipality is accepting applications for volunteers to serve on The Wood Buffalo Development Advisory Committee.
The Committee advises municipal administration and Council...

EMS Dispatch changes - An Open Letter from Regional Fire Chief
Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:37 AM
To all residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo:
As of January 19, 2021, a critical part of our local Emergency Service delivery will experience a fundamental change....

Notice of special meeting
Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:15 AM
Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA. 2000 c. M-26, a Special in-Camera Public Art Committee Meeting conducted through electronic communications in...

Help us Choose the 2021 Flower of the Year
Posted on Monday, January 18, 2021 01:47 PM
Vote online between four options for this year’s Flower of the Year
Each year, the Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom committee selects a flower to be featured in local gardens...

Opportunity for buyouts or raising homes in Ptarmigan Court is open
Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 03:30 PM
Offers of buyouts and expressions of interest for raising homes are open for acceptance until May 31, 2021
Property owners in Ptarmigan Court are asked to call in or email to state...
Tawâw project creates tri-party partnership to provide Indigenous housing
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 05:55 PM
Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo allocated more than $1.1 million from the 2020-2021 Community Plan on Homelessness (CPH) to Wood Buffalo Wellness Society for...

As deadline approaches, Premier urged to reverse plan to consolidate EMS Dispatch
Posted on Monday, January 11, 2021 03:40 PM
The Mayors of Red Deer, Lethbridge, Calgary and Wood Buffalo joined together this morning, to urge Alberta Health Services, the Minister of Health and the Premier to stop the reckless...

RMWB Transit school routes resume Jan 11
Posted on Friday, January 08, 2021 04:09 PM
With the return of students to in-person learning, Transit Services will be resuming all school special routes on Jan. 11.
Regular transit service remains uninterrupted. Schedules...

Mayors sound the alarm on EMS Dispatch
Posted on Friday, January 08, 2021 08:56 AM
January 6, 2021
All Albertans must speak up against changes to EMS Dispatch
(Red Deer, Alberta) Have you ever had to dial 911? We certainly hope not, but if you have, you do not...
Nomination period for 2021 Municipal Election now open
Posted on Monday, January 04, 2021 09:55 AM
Municipal and School Board elections set for Oct. 18, 2021
The nomination period for the 2021 municipal and school board election has begun. Prospective candidates can file their...

Municipal Face Covering Bylaw continues to be in effect
Posted on Thursday, December 24, 2020 10:47 AM
Next 30-day period begins Sunday, December 27, 2020
The Municipal Face Covering Bylaw will continue to be in effect for all indoor public places and public vehicles. This Bylaw...

Drivers pay fines early to help local families in need
Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 02:06 PM
2020 Toys for Tickets program breaks records, supports Salvation Army
The fifth annual Toys for Tickets program finished on Dec. 21, totaling in $6,492 for families in need this...

Council approves important flood recovery measures, programs and grants
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2020 03:01 PM
Additional steps identified for flood-affected communities
With the conclusion of the December Special Council meeting, additional and continued flood mitigation strategies and...