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Official candidate list for 2021 Municipal Election released
Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 04:08 PM
The list of candidates for municipal and school board elections in the Region is now official as the deadline period for candidates to withdraw passed at noon today (September...

Pop-Up Photography Tour concludes with overwhelming participation
Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 10:54 AM
Involving each community reveals what life is like in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
Fort McMurray, AB – The region-wide Pop-Up Photography Tour has concluded following the participation...
Virtual Indigenous Speaker Series to feature author Michelle Good
Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 09:09 AM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is proud to present the second guest speaker in the It’s Time to Talk: Indigenous Speaker Series, on September 30 at 2 p.m.
The free,...

Nomination period for 2021 Municipal Election closes
Posted on Monday, September 20, 2021 05:20 PM
(Fort McMurray, AB – September 20, 2021) – The nomination period for the 2021 municipal and school board elections closed today (September 20) at noon. Prospective candidates had...

Join a municipal board or committee and make a difference in your community
Posted on Friday, September 17, 2021 03:24 PM
(Fort McMurray, AB – September 17, 2021) – Residents looking to get involved and take part in decisions affecting their community are encouraged to apply to join a municipal board...

Retiring Councillor awarded Key to the Region for long service and dedication
Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 02:26 PM
During Council’s final regular meeting of the term, the longest serving Councillor in RMWB history was presented with the Key to the Region and an Indigenous hand-carved walking...

RMWB’s Vulnerable Persons Registry receives provincial recognition for enhancing community safety
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2021 03:47 PM
Wood Buffalo is one of five municipalities to receive a 2021 Minister’s Award for Municipal Excellence
On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the Government of Alberta announced the recipients...

RMWB continues strong advocacy for local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Dispatch
Posted on Thursday, September 02, 2021 08:49 AM
Application for formal recognition of Emergency Communication Centre (ECC) submitted
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has submitted an application to Alberta Health seeking...

RMWB completes first project with MCCAC’s Recreation Energy Conservation program
Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 02:50 PM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is pleased to announce the completion of energy efficient and carbon reduction upgrades to Centrefire Place. This project was supported...

Celebrate local culture and explore your creative side during Alberta Culture Days
Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 01:29 PM
Join local organizations for free, fun activities from September 1 to 30
The Alberta Culture Days in Wood Buffalo planning committee is inviting community members to participate...

Acts of vandalism and racism toward residential school memorial strongly condemned
Posted on Monday, August 30, 2021 06:28 PM
Municipality, Athabasca Tribal Council and McMurray Métis strongly condemn acts of vandalism and racism toward residential school memorial
Over the weekend, it was discovered that...

Waterfront Park seeks public opinion on concept design
Posted on Monday, August 30, 2021 09:55 AM
Final opportunity to provide feedback on project
The Waterfront Park is once again engaging, however this time showcasing the concept design. The design incorporates feedback heard...

The RMWB presents the Snye Point Outdoor Event Space final conceptual design
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2021 09:59 AM
Engagement feedback defines community space
After engagement with residents, stakeholders, and Indigenous Partners the Snye Point Outdoor Event Space final conceptual design is...

Nomination Day reminder for Municipal and School Board elections
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2021 08:30 AM
Nomination Day for the 2021 municipal and school board election is September 20, 2021. Candidates have until noon on September 20, 2021 to file their papers.
All candidates are...

Updates to Transit routes coming into effect Aug. 27
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2021 12:59 PM
Transit service expanded in Stone Creek. New stops and updated timings for certain routes. No changes to special school routes.
Updates are being made to certain Transit routes...