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Dec. 5 fire destroys Bell Crescent house - Incident Report
Posted on Friday, December 06, 2024 10:27 AM
An early morning fire gave Fort McMurray firefighters challenges that saw crews on scene throughout most of the day on Thursday, Dec. 5. Eventually, the house had to be...

RMWB Council approves 2025 Budget
Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2024 03:00 PM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council has approved a $645.6 million 2025 Municipal budget, following two days of deliberations. The budget outlines a...

Santa is coming to town Dec. 7!
Posted on Monday, December 02, 2024 09:55 AM
Santa Claus Parade and Council’s Starry Night holiday party return to Franklin Ave.
Get into the holiday spirit with festive events throughout the region!
Santa Claus Parade...
Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 active Dec. 2 –6
Posted on Friday, November 29, 2024 11:00 AM
Subzones 1 and 2 will be active from Dec. 2-6 – with on-street parking restrictions in effect.
Subzones 3 and 4 are relaxed. When subzones are relaxed, on-street parking...

Council sets 2025 fees and rates with adjustments for select services
Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 10:52 AM
At the Nov.26 meeting, Council approved Administration’s recommendations to adjust several user rates for Municipal services. The updated rates will take effect April 1, 2025...

Public Art Wood Buffalo looks ahead and celebrates successful 2024
Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 01:27 PM
2025 Public Art Work Plan includes igNIGHT, Northside Twin Arena public art and more!
Public Art Wood Buffalo is preparing for a busy year in 2025!
Earlier this month, the...

Stuff-a-Bus toy drive returns for ninth year to help local families for Christmas
Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2024 09:00 AM
Transit Services is once again partnering with Santas Anonymous, a student-led initiative at Father Mercredi, to collect donations and help families and children celebrate...

Celebrating progress on inclusion and diversity in the region
Posted on Friday, November 15, 2024 10:02 AM
Last evening, inclusion champions from several community groups and organizations across the region came together at the Fort McMurray Golf Club to share their progress in...

Stella Lavallee sworn-in as Ward 4 Councillor
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 11:01 AM
Stella Lavallee was sworn in immediately before Tuesday’s Council meeting as Ward 4 Councillor for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
She can now participate and...

Community members honoured at Indigenous Sports Gallery ceremony
Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2024 02:32 PM
Local Indigenous athletes, community builders and local legends were honoured at the Indigenous Sports Gallery ceremony at Shell Place on Friday night.
The gallery is intended...

Municipality releases proposed 2025 Budget totaling $645 million
Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2024 03:18 PM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RWMB) is proposing a $645.6 million budget for 2025. The proposed budget is now available online at rmwb.ca/council with...

Enjoy off-highway vehicles safely and responsibly this winter
Posted on Wednesday, November 06, 2024 01:40 PM
Bylaw Services lay charges for illegal OHV use; Snowmobiles not included in Abasand OHV Pilot Project
Gearing up for winter? As the seasons change, so do trail conditions and...

Lace up your skates! Apply today to build a community backyard rink
Posted on Wednesday, November 06, 2024 09:00 AM
Winter means skating season is here! The Municipality’s community backyard rink program makes it easier than ever for you to create temporary ice rinks in your backyard,...

That’s a wrap! Construction season comes to a close in the RMWB
Posted on Tuesday, November 05, 2024 01:18 PM
As the construction season draws to a close, the final touches are being put on several Municipal construction projects before winter settles in. During the past six months,...

Stella Lavallee elected Ward 4 Councillor
Posted on Monday, November 04, 2024 08:57 PM
The unofficial results for the 2024 Ward 4 byelection are in, and Stella Lavallee has been elected as Ward 4 Councillor for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
The...

Seniors and Elders invited to Council's Holiday Luncheon
Posted on Friday, November 01, 2024 02:03 PM
Mayor and Councillors are inviting Elders and community members who are 65 or older to join them for good food, great company and holiday cheer on Nov. 25 at the Quality...

Recruitment begins for local Wood Buffalo economic development board
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:57 AM
Help drive regional growth and gain valuable experience; Apply by Nov. 17 at rmwb.ca/boards
(Fort McMurray, AB – Oct. 31, 2024) Applications are now being accepted for a new...

Give the gift of winter shoveling this season
Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 09:55 AM
Sign up as a Snow Angel and be entered to win a brand-new snow blower!
For many community members, winter and snow means not being able to attend important medical...

Council will appoint new local economic development board to drive regional growth
Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2024 03:03 PM
Recruitment for new local board of directors to begin in coming weeks
In a strategic move to enhance economic growth, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council is...

Council approves anti-racism policy; underlining commitment to fundamental rights for all
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 09:37 AM
Policy supported by community standards bylaw addressing harassment
Council approved a new organizational policy to support anti-racism within the Regional Municipality of...