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Dec. 5 fire destroys Bell Crescent house - Incident Report

Posted on Friday, December 06, 2024 10:27 AM

Fire and Emergency Services

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...

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RMWB Council approves 2025 Budget

Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2024 03:00 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

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 Claus rides down Franklin Ave. during the 2023 Santa Claus Parade

Santa is coming to town Dec. 7!

Posted on Monday, December 02, 2024 09:55 AM

News Releases Events and Involvement

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...

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Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 active Dec. 2 –6

Posted on Friday, November 29, 2024 11:00 AM

Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) Alerts

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...

WMZ
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Council sets 2025 fees and rates with adjustments for select services

Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 10:52 AM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

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...

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Public Art Wood Buffalo looks ahead and celebrates successful 2024

Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 01:27 PM

News Releases Parks and Recreation

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...

Public Art
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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

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...

inclusion champions from several community groups and organizations across the region came together at the Fort McMurray Golf Club

Celebrating progress on inclusion and diversity in the region

Posted on Friday, November 15, 2024 10:02 AM

News Releases Events and Involvement

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...

ward 4 Councillor-Elect Stella Lavallee is sworn in by Mayor Sandy Bowman before the RMWB Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 in Fort McMurray, Alta.

Stella Lavallee sworn-in as Ward 4 Councillor

Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 11:01 AM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

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...

Athletes and community builders being featured in the Indigenous Sports Gallery stand on stage at the ceremony at Shell Place on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Fort McMurray, Alta.

Community members honoured at Indigenous Sports Gallery ceremony

Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2024 02:32 PM

News Releases Indigenous and Rural Relations

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...

Truth and Reconciliation
Proposed Budget 2025

Municipality releases proposed 2025 Budget totaling $645 million

Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2024 03:18 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

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...

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Enjoy off-highway vehicles safely and responsibly this winter

Posted on Wednesday, November 06, 2024 01:40 PM

News Releases Bylaw and Animal Services Parks and Recreation

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...

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Lace up your skates! Apply today to build a community backyard rink

Posted on Wednesday, November 06, 2024 09:00 AM

Permits and Development

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,...

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That’s a wrap! Construction season comes to a close in the RMWB

Posted on Tuesday, November 05, 2024 01:18 PM

Roads and Construction News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

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, Ward 4 Councillor for Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Stella Lavallee elected Ward 4 Councillor

Posted on Monday, November 04, 2024 08:57 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

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...

RMWB Mayor Sandy Bowman smiles and chats with attendees at Council's Holiday Luncheon in 2023, at the Quality Hotel in Fort McMurray, Alta.

Seniors and Elders invited to Council's Holiday Luncheon

Posted on Friday, November 01, 2024 02:03 PM

News Releases Events and Involvement Mayor, Council and Administration

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...

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Recruitment begins for local Wood Buffalo economic development board

Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:57 AM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

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...

A group of Snow Angels pose after shoveling the driveway of a community member in need.

Give the gift of winter shoveling this season

Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 09:55 AM

News Releases Community Services and Social Support

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...

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Council will appoint new local economic development board to drive regional growth

Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2024 03:03 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

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...

This Parsons Creek mural by Maria-Rosa Szychowska, scheduled to be completed in spring 2025, involved input from the Mayor's Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY).

Council approves anti-racism policy; underlining commitment to fundamental rights for all

Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 09:37 AM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

Policy supported by community standards bylaw addressing harassment

Council approved a new organizational policy to support anti-racism within the Regional Municipality of...

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