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  • Santa Claus Parade and Council’s Starry Night postponed due to extreme cold

    The Santa Claus Parade and Council’s Starry Night will not proceed today, Saturday, Dec 6. Both events have been postponed due to the extreme cold. Current temperatures pose safety risks for attendees, float participants, volunteers, and event staff. 

    The Municipality will reassess conditions on Sunday, Dec 7, and make a decision at that time about whether the events can proceed. If they do proceed, they will take place at the same scheduled time on Sunday, Dec 7.

  • Santa Claus comes to town on Dec. 6!

    The Santa Claus Parade comes to town on Dec. 6! Gather your family and friends for the festivities beginning at 5 p.m. in kiyam Community Park for Council's Starry Night and then the parade begins at 6 p.m. on Main St., heading south on Franklin Ave.

    Stay tuned for road closure and transit impacts by going to rmwb.ca/santa.

  • Construction underway on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road

    Municipal contractors are building the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road, despite delays caused by warm weather.

    Construction work will continue in December, with a target opening date before Dec. 25. As always, the opening of the winter road is dependent on weather and the progress crews make in ensuring the road is safe for vehicles.

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