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Mayors sound the alarm on EMS Dispatch
Posted on Friday, January 08, 2021 08:56 AM
January 6, 2021
All Albertans must speak up against changes to EMS Dispatch
(Red Deer, Alberta) Have you ever had to dial 911? We certainly hope not, but if you have, you do not...
Nomination period for 2021 Municipal Election now open
Posted on Monday, January 04, 2021 09:55 AM
Municipal and School Board elections set for Oct. 18, 2021
The nomination period for the 2021 municipal and school board election has begun. Prospective candidates can file their...
Municipal Face Covering Bylaw continues to be in effect
Posted on Thursday, December 24, 2020 10:47 AM
Next 30-day period begins Sunday, December 27, 2020
The Municipal Face Covering Bylaw will continue to be in effect for all indoor public places and public vehicles. This Bylaw...
Traditional Indigenous languages being used on traffic signage
Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2020 09:01 AM
Stop signs in Cree and Dénesųłiné installed in Fort Chipewyan
For the first time in the history of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), traditional Indigenous languages...
Council returning to virtual meetings Nov. 10
Posted on Monday, November 09, 2020 02:40 PM
Move in response to new 15-person gathering limits enacted by province
As a result of growing COVID-19 concerns and in response to the updated direction from the Province on gathering...
Mayors call on Premier to stop EMS Dispatch Consolidation
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 03:25 PM
For the health and safety of all Albertans, the Mayors of Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo call on Premier Kenney and those in his Cabinet...
October 13 Council Meeting update
Posted on Friday, October 09, 2020 01:39 PM
Limited public access available due to COVID-19 restrictions
Council Members will meet on October 13 through a combination of physical and virtual attendance.
Meetings will...
Know the steps to keep you and your loved ones safe from fires
Posted on Monday, October 05, 2020 10:02 AM
Fire Prevention Week 2020 kicks off
Fire Prevention Week 2020 is October 4–10 and this year’s theme is fire safety in the kitchen. Every year, Regional Emergency Services (RES)...
New courses build cultural skills and Indigenous awareness
Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:30 AM
Municipality offers free, online Indigenous Learning Series
An online Indigenous Learning Series developed for municipal employees in Wood Buffalo is now being offered free to...
RMWB Boards and Committees recruiting for new members
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2020 12:06 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCT. 30
Make an impact in your community, apply online today
Wood Buffalo residents looking to take part in decisions affecting the community can do so by...
Mayor and Fire Chief bringing EMS Dispatch concerns to Edmonton
Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:24 AM
Meeting set with Minister of Health and Minister of Municipal Affairs Thursday
Mayor Don Scott and Regional Fire Chief Jody Butz will defend the municipality’s position against...
RMWB Council backs lobby effort to save local EMS Dispatch
Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2020 02:42 PM
Letter-writing campaign against AHS decision launched
The fight against a plan to end local dispatch of Emergency Medical Services in our Region, as well as in the cities of...
Statement by Mayor Scott on EMS Dispatch Service change
Posted on Wednesday, August 05, 2020 04:24 PM
Mayor Don Scott issued the following statement as follow up to the decision by AHS Emergency Medical Services to consolidate 911 EMS dispatch services.
Fort McKay ceremony celebrates start of new fire hall construction
Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2020 09:38 AM
A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of a new fire hall for Fort McKay was held on July 7.
Representatives from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo...
Archie Simpson Arena Fitness Centre re-opening evening of June 26
Posted on Friday, June 26, 2020 12:24 PM
The Archie Simpson Arena Fitness Centre in Fort Chipewyan will re-open and be available for public use beginning at 4:00 p.m., June 26, 2020. While enjoying the fitness centre,...
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