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Public encouraged to provide feedback from permitting application process

The Planning and Development Department is looking for feedback from residents, local business owners,...

Municipality encourages residents to volunteer to shovel snow this winter

Winter is coming, and the Municipality is looking for dedicated, outgoing and caring community members...

RMWB Council swearing-in ceremony, organizational meeting set for October 25

(Fort McMurray, AB – Oct. 22, 2021) – The results from the 2021 municipal election were declared official...

Awards honour outstanding contributions made across the region

(Fort McMurray, AB – October 21, 2021) –  Mayor Don Scott recently presented 11 Keys to the Region in recognition...

Curbside yard waste collection ends Oct. 29

Autumn is here, the leaves are falling and before we know it, snow will be flying. As you begin to prepare for colder weather, remember...

Unofficial results available for 2021 Municipal and School Board Election

(Fort McMurray, AB – Oct. 18, 2021) – The unofficial results from the 2021 Municipal and School Board...

(Fort McMurray, AB –October 15, 2021) – As advance voting for the 2021 Municipal and School Board Election was coming to an end, more than double the voters had already cast an...

(Red Deer, Alberta) – Since July 2020, The City of Red Deer along with the cities of Lethbridge, Calgary and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo have been strongly advocating...

So far, more voters have cast their ballots at advance polls in the 2021 Municipal and School Board Election than in 2017.  

As of Oct. 6, 2021, an unofficial total of...

Call for expression of interest deadline is November 18, 2021

Public Art Wood Buffalo is inviting artists of all mediums residing in Wood Buffalo to submit an expression of interest...

2021 Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3 - 9 and this year’s theme is “learn the sounds of fire safety.”

Everyone is encouraged to take time this week to learn or refresh their knowledge...

Celebrate the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables at igNIGHT: art illuminated

Public Art Wood Buffalo invites all community members to igNIGHT 2021, a free temporary public...

The list of advance voting opportunities and Election Day voting stations for municipal and school board elections is now available.

The advance voting period will run from October...

The Fort McMurray Marathon is happening on Sunday, September 26

Community members are reminded to use caution and anticipate traffic delays while driving in Thickwood or heading...