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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...
Drivers pay fines early to help local families in need
Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 02:06 PM
2020 Toys for Tickets program breaks records, supports Salvation Army
The fifth annual Toys for Tickets program finished on Dec. 21, totaling in $6,492 for families in need this...
Council approves important flood recovery measures, programs and grants
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2020 03:01 PM
Additional steps identified for flood-affected communities
With the conclusion of the December Special Council meeting, additional and continued flood mitigation strategies and...
‘Tis the season for outdoor winter activities – play safe, stay safe
Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 04:12 PM
Update on outdoor rinks, skating trails, sliding hills and more!
(Fort McMurray, AB – December 16, 2020) – Municipal Parks staff have been busy preparing outdoor winter...
Municipalities formally offer to pay to keep EMS dispatch local
Posted on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 03:51 PM
The City of Red Deer, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the City of Lethbridge have each formally offered the Provincial Government to pay to keep EMS dispatch local...
Residents asked to weigh in on pedestrian walkway
Posted on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 03:14 PM
Share your opinions on a proposed pedestrian walkway behind the Longboat Landing neighbourhood.
The path is part of the flood mitigation berm that will be built in 2021.
Review...
It’s official: Wood Buffalo is on the nice list!
Posted on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 09:04 AM
Community comes together for fifth annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign
Santas Anonymous received over $2,000 in gift cards, almost 1,000 new toys and $300 in online donations – all thanks...
Residents have one more week to talk downtown
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2020 08:52 AM
Online engagement extended for Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan
To ensure all residents have an opportunity to weigh in on the future of the downtown, online engagement for the...
Drivers will receive warnings instead of fines at select intersections in December
Posted on Friday, December 11, 2020 08:50 AM
Municipality to install new Intersection Safety Devices at previously approved locations
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is installing Intersection Safety...
Municipality advocates on insurance matters for residents, businesses
Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2020 04:00 PM
Presentation to insurance industry noted Municipality’s strong investment in flood and wildfire mitigation
(Fort McMurray, AB – December 10, 2020) – Earlier this week, the Municipality...
Council greenlights next phase of downtown incentives program
Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2020 08:48 AM
New grants and program improvements expected in March 2021
Council gave the green light to Planning and Development staff to develop the second phase of the Downtown Revitalization...
Changes to utility rates and accounts coming Jan. 1, 2021
Posted on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 09:07 AM
Adjustments maintain rates below provincial averages and improve collections of unpaid bills
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council has approved Administration’s...
Residents kick-off holiday season with Santa from a distance
Posted on Monday, December 07, 2020 02:34 PM
Drive-thru Santa Claus Parade draws thousands
Thousands of smiling faces greeted Santa from a safe distance, as more than 2,400 vehicles made their way to MacDonald Island Park...
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