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Regional Fire Chief urges caution as wildfire risk rises in Fort McMurray- Wood Buffalo
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2023 04:34 PM
(Fort McMurray, AB – April 28, 2023) – With climbing temperatures, the wildfire risk is rising in the region.
Please note: This advisory was upgraded to a Fire Restriction on...
Regional Emergency Services recruiting for firefighters, paramedics
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2023 10:01 AM
Interested applicants encouraged to apply online by May 28, join virtual information session
(Fort McMurray, AB – April 28, 2023) – Recruitment is now open for exciting and...
Transit Master Plan approved by Council
Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 03:08 PM
On demand pilot routes included in first phase of Transit Master Plan
A vision for the future of Wood Buffalo’s public transit system was approved at Tuesday’s Council meeting...
Council sets 2023 municipal property tax rates
Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 08:46 AM
RMWB Council approved the 2023 Property Tax Rate Bylaw at their April 25 meeting. The bylaw is essential for completing the work set out in this year’s budget including...
River breakup complete: April 25, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:16 AM
(Fort McMurray, AB – April 25, 2023) – River breakup is now complete. This means there is no longer a significant risk of ice jams causing flooding along the Clearwater and...
Controlled burns planned to reduce wildfire risk in Fort McMurray
Posted on Monday, April 24, 2023 03:41 PM
(Fort McMurray, AB – April 24, 2023) – Regional Emergency Services (RES) will begin controlled burns this week as part of the Municipality’s wildfire mitigation strategy....
Downtown Community Cleanup event postponed to Friday, April 21
Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 09:07 AM
The Downtown Community Cleanup event at Kiyām Park has been postponed to Friday, April 21 from 12 – 2 p.m., due to the current weather conditions. The event was originally...
Street sweeping underway with parking restrictions starting April 21
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 03:10 PM
Watch-out for temporary no parking signs on affected streets
With the snow and ice melting away, crews are getting a head start cleaning and sweeping streets. Beginning April...
Share what home means to you in this year’s Street Banner Program
Posted on Monday, April 17, 2023 01:51 PM
2023 Street Banner Program
The deadline to submit designs for the 2023 Street Banner Program has passed. Stay tuned for this year's banners! In the meantime, check out the...
Notice of Special Meeting-In Camera April 18, 2023
Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2023 03:21 PM
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA.2000 c.M-26, a Special Council Meeting is hereby scheduled to take place at 5:00 p.m. on...
Spring load limits in effect for gravel roads April 15
Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2023 09:07 AM
UPDATE: Starting May 31, the road bans for rural roads will be lifted.
Motorists are reminded to drive to conditions and follow all posted signageBeginning April 15, the load...
Spring cleaning season is here – help make our trails, parks, and green spaces sparkle!
Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 03:23 PM
Say goodbye to trash and debris from the winter, and hello to a cleaner, greener neighbourhood by volunteering for the Community Cleanup and Adopt-a-Trail programs
Volunteer...
RMWB completes land sale of 54-acre commercial lot in North Parsons
Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 08:53 AM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has completed the sale of a 54-acre lot of vacant land that is zoned for commercial use in Parsons Creek.
The sale could be a...
Firefighters to camp on roof for 100 hours in support of local charities
Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 09:10 AM
Six local firefighters are gearing up for the annual rooftop campout in support of local charities.
An opening ceremony will kick off the rooftop campout on Thursday, April 13...
It’s Time to Read Book Club explores bestselling debut: Half-Bads in White Regalia
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2023 10:12 AM
Join the It’s Time to Read Book Club in April as it explores Half-Bads in White Regalia, an unforgettable debut that unspools a tangled family history with warmth, humour, and...
Fort Chipewyan artists invited to design a public art bench
Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2023 09:21 AM
Bench will be featured at the new Lakefront Viewing Deck in community
Public Art Wood Buffalo invites local Fort Chipewyan artists to inspire a design for a bench to be...
Review the draft Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan
Posted on Monday, April 03, 2023 03:44 PM
Tell us what you think online or in-person starting today
Residents discussed the potential of downtown Fort McMurray with the Municipality during 2019 and 2020 engagements...
RCMP and Bylaw Services join forces to improve OHV safety
Posted on Friday, March 31, 2023 01:21 PM
RCMP and Bylaw Services are stepping up patrols to ensure riders follow the rules to safely operate Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) in the Fort McMurray urban service area.
Transit Master Plan presented to Council
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 01:00 PM
Plan will be brought back to Council for further review and approval on April 25
A vision for the future of Wood Buffalo’s public transit system was presented to Council and...
Municipality taking steps to encourage responsible Off-Highway Vehicle use
Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 04:38 PM
Work is underway to improve the OHV experience for riders and residents. At Tuesday’s meeting, Council supported the implementation of two new initiatives: an updated Bylaw...
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