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Canada Day Parade on Franklin Ave.

Show your Canada Day spirit: Register a parade float today!

Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:34 AM

News Releases Events and Involvement

Register a parade float or walking group by June 16

Showcase your community spirit with a float or walking group in the Canada Day Parade on July 1 at 10:30 a.m. Whether a...

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Firefighters respond to illegal fire at former Abasand mine site

Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 01:39 PM

Fire and Emergency Services

Fort McMurray firefighters responded to an illegal fire in Abasand at the site of a former oil sands plant on Sunday night, May 18.

A pumper team was dispatched shortly after...

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Summer construction season is underway in the region

Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:04 AM

Roads and Construction News Releases

Now that the weather has warmed up, summer construction season is in full swing in the RMWB.  This year, the Municipality is continuing to advance several key projects...

Home Fire Safety program

Home Fire Safety focus of door knocking campaign

Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 08:45 AM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

The Municipality is launching the Home Fire Safety Program this month and is reminding all residents to check batteries and the manufacture date on their smoke and carbon...

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Holiday adjustments to transit services, landfill hours and more

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 04:07 PM

News Releases

As we approach the Victoria Day long weekend, we'd like to remind you of our holiday weekend service. 

Landfill and office hours

The Regional Landfill and municipal offices are...

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Splash into summer: Spray Parks are officially open!

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 09:38 AM

News Releases Parks and Recreation

Discover outdoor fun and check the status of parks using the Parks and Facilities map

Spray parks are now open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering a fun and refreshing way...

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Check your mail and payment options for 2025 property tax notices

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2025 04:18 PM

News Releases Property Taxes

Property owners should watch their mailboxes next week for their 2025 property tax notices.

Payment by mail may be interrupted by a Canada Post strike or service interruption,...

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Notice of Special Council Meeting - May 20, 2025

Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:03 PM

Notice of Special Meeting Public Notices News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

Update: Agenda items not heard at the May 13 Council meeting have been added to the agenda for the Special Council Meeting on May 20. 

Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal...

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Wood Buffalo RCMP to focus on property crime, drug trafficking, domestic violence and traffic safety

Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:50 AM

News Releases

2025-26 Annual Performance Plan targets key community concerns for the year ahead.

The Wood Buffalo RCMP have announced their 2025–2026 Annual Policing Priorities, developed...

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Be prepared - follow trusted sources this wildfire season

Posted on Monday, May 12, 2025 09:50 AM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

Wildfire season is here – it’s time to be aware and be prepared.

“Part of living in the boreal forest is living with the risk of wildfire,” says Acting Director of Emergency...

Local OHV riders getting ready to hit the trails

Ride safe, ride right and enjoy OHVs responsibly this summer

Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 09:04 AM

News Releases Bylaw and Animal Services Parks and Recreation

OHV use is not allowed anywhere within Fort McMurray, except for Municipal roads in Abasand

(Fort McMurray, AB – May 9, 2025) – Gearing up for summer? Ride safe and be...

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Line painting set to begin across the region May 10

Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 02:01 PM

Roads and Construction News Releases

Watch out for wet paint—follow posted signage and give crews room to work

As spring line painting gets underway, drivers are reminded to use extra caution on the roads....

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Mark your calendar: seasonal waste disposal events announced!

Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 09:00 AM

Garbage and Recycling

Take advantage of these free programs to tidy up your home.

Register for heavy item pickup

Starting May 12, you can register up to four large household items to have picked up...

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Yard waste curbside collection starts May 13

Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 09:00 AM

Garbage and Recycling

Spring is here and so is yard waste season!

Starting May 13, yard waste will be picked up on your usual collection day. Please remember that all yard waste must be in brown...

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Disaster response team returns to Fort McMurray to reduce wildfire risk

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 01:30 PM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

A disaster response team that deployed to Fort McMurray after the Horse River Wildfire, is back almost eight years later to help reduce the wildfire risk to the area.

Team...

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Illegal campfire cause of Quarry Ridge grass fire

Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 01:40 PM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

A fast-moving grass fire that caused the temporary closure of Highway 63 on April 25 was caused by an illegal campfire, fire investigators have confirmed.

Fort McMurray fire...

Street Sweeper next to temporary no parking sign

Street sweeping season is well underway

Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 09:28 AM

Roads and Construction News Releases

Follow temporary parking restrictions to support efficient street cleaning

Starting April 28, temporary parking restrictions will be in place in residential areas scheduled...

A line of houses in the suburb of Gregoire, in Fort McMurray, Alta. in the summer.

Council passes 2025 Property Tax Bylaw, with no municipal tax rate increases

Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:44 AM

News Releases Property Taxes

RMWB Council approved the 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw at their April 22 meeting.

While Council did not raise any municipal property tax rates this year, the Province has...

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Spring into action and help keep Wood Buffalo clean and beautiful

Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 09:37 AM

News Releases Community Services and Social Support Parks and Recreation

Register as an individual or group in the annual Community Cleanup and Adopt-A-Trail programs

Today is Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate than by launching the...

Vehicles at the Highway 63 and Hardin St. intersection

Spring cleanup is underway along Highway 63

Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:21 AM

Parks and Recreation

Use extra caution when travelling on Highway 63 from Gregoire to Parsons Creek Interchange April 22-24

Municipal Public Works crews will be conducting a large-scale cleanup...

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