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(Fort McMurray, AB – January 14, 2022) – The Municipality is accepting applications for volunteers with knowledge and experience in specific sectors to serve on four Council-appointed...

Cast your vote for the 2022 Wood Buffalo Flower of the Year

Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom is celebrating 2022, the Year of the Garden, in line with Gardens Canada. To celebrate,...

Boil water advisories lifted in Fort McKay

Flush all indoor taps for five minutes in impacted residences

(Fort McMurray, AB – January 2, 2022) – Alberta Health Services (AHS)...

Boil water advisories anticipated to be in place until Jan. 3

(Fort McMurray, AB – December 29, 2021) – Municipal crews are making significant progress flushing the Fort McKay...

(Fort McMurray, AB – December 29, 2021) – As we look to the new year, it’s time to think about getting rid of that old tree. The Municipality has set up seven drop off sites...

Municipal Underground Services’ crews have successfully isolated and repaired the leak in the water distribution system in Fort McKay. Water has been restored to the impacted residences....

Earlier this morning, a leak resulted in a portion of the Fort McKay water distribution system to lose water pressure. Approximately 100 homes along and east of Fort McKay Road...

Boil water advisories lifted in Fort McKay

Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) have lifted their boil water advisories for Fort McKay, confirming...

The sixth annual Toys for Tickets program finished on Dec. 20, raising $3,912 for families in need this holiday season.

The Toys for Tickets program asked motorists who received...

(Fort McMurray, AB – December 20, 2021) – With the holidays just around the corner, residents are reminded of the following updates to municipal services.

Winter Maintenance...

(Fort McMurray, AB – December 15, 2021) – Wood Buffalo residents are no strangers to harsh winters and how to cope through the long winter months but the arrival...

Adjustments to utility rates also approved, with changes taking effect April 1, 2022

At its Dec. 14 meeting, Council voted unanimously to waive permit fees for flood affected...

Two buses full of donated toys and gifts arrived for sorting by volunteers and students on Monday, the result of the sixth annual Stuff-A-Bus toy drive in support of Santas Anonymous.

‘Tis the season for outdoor fun!  

Community members can enjoy a number of outdoor activities; including outdoor rinks, skating trails, sliding hills and more.

Municipal...