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Mayor Bowman

Mayor’s statement: ᒣᐢᑲᓇᐊᐧ ᑯᑎᑯᑕᑳᐧᐤ Intersections exhibit opening

Posted on Friday, July 14, 2023 10:20 AM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

Mayor Sandy Bowman shared the following remarks at the ᒣᐢᑲᓇᐊᐧ ᑯᑎᑯᑕᑳᐧᐤ Intersections exhibit opening, held last night at Jubilee Centre in Fort McMurray:

“Tonight, I want to...

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Council approves increased funding for downtown revitalization program

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2023 03:13 PM

News Releases

Additional $2.6 million will cover increase in eligible applications

Council approved the most recent round of applications for the Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program....

Community Investment Program

Updates to Community Investment Program approved by Council

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2023 10:48 AM

News Releases Community Services and Social Support Mayor, Council and Administration

Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has approved the Community Investment Program Policy FIN-220. The updated policy will continue to provide financial...

Intersections

ᒣᐢᑲᓇᐊᐧ ᑯᑎᑯᑕᑳᐧᐤ Intersections exhibit opens sharing the rich stories of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 03:19 PM

News Releases Events and Involvement

The exhibit will be featured in Jubilee Centre Lobby until Aug. 31

Public Art Wood Buffalo is honoured to present ᒣᐢᑲᓇᐊᐧ ᑯᑎᑯᑕᑳᐧᐤ Intersections, a captivating art exhibit that...

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Notice of Special Meeting-In Camera-July 10, 2023

Posted on Friday, July 07, 2023 03:17 PM

Mayor, Council and Administration

NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL 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 4:00...

Groundbreaking Fort McKay

Ceremony marks the start of construction for new Fort McKay community centre

Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2023 08:48 AM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

Shovels were in the ground on July 5 to mark the start of construction for the new Fort McKay Community Centre.  The Centre is located on Range Road 1109, behind the firehall...

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Council appoints Interim Chief Administrative Officer, recruitment for new CAO to begin

Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2023 06:21 PM

Mayor, Council and Administration

Mayor and Councillors of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo have appointed Jody Butz as the Interim Chief Administrative Officer, after parting ways with Paul...

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Community comes together to protect and support Fort Chipewyan

Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 09:54 AM

Fort Chipewyan Community Update News Releases

Over the past four weeks, an incredible amount of work was done to protect Fort Chipewyan and support approximately 1000 community members who left and have now returned home...

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Notice of Special Meeting-In Camera-June 20, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 02:54 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

June 19, 2023

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...

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Notice of Special Meeting- In Camera-May 30, 2023.

Posted on Monday, May 29, 2023 03:30 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

May 29, 2023

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...

Tipi Kiyam Community Park

National Indigenous History Month-a time to reflect, learn and share

Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2023 08:30 AM

News Releases Indigenous and Rural Relations

Indigenous culture, traditions and teachings will be highlighted throughout June as we celebrate National Indigenous History Month (NIHM). The month-long series of events...

seasonal waste programs

Mark your calendar and gather your clutter: summer waste disposal events announced

Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 09:02 AM

Garbage and Recycling

Spring cleaning is easier with heavy item pickup, big bin events and yard waste collection!  

Take advantage of these free programs which will tidy up your home.

Register for...

Mayor Sandy Bowman officially presented Mr. Guy Choquet with the Key to the Region on Wednesday night

Key to the Region awarded to Mr. Guy Choquet

Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 03:02 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

(Fort McMurray, AB – May 18, 2023) – Mayor Sandy Bowman officially presented Mr. Guy Choquet with the Key to the Region on Wednesday night.

The Key to the Region is an award...

Canada Day

Let’s celebrate Canada Day together!

Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 03:05 PM

News Releases Events and Involvement Parks and Recreation

Floats and walking groups needed for the parade – register today!

Family, friends, and neighbours, get ready to line the sidewalks of Franklin Avenue with red, white and...

Special meeting May 16

Notice of Special Council Meeting-May 16, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 03:43 PM

Mayor, Council and Administration

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 4:00 p.m....

Special Council meeting May 10

Notice of Special Meeting-In Camera-May 10, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 09:03 AM

Mayor, Council and Administration

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING:

Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA.2000 c.M-26, we, as members of the Emergency Advisory Committee, hereby agree to hold a...

Poster for speaker series

It’s Time to Read: Join a special evening with author Cody Caetano

Posted on Monday, May 08, 2023 11:06 AM

News Releases Indigenous and Rural Relations

On Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. all are welcome to come out for a special evening with Cody Caetano, author of Half-Bads in White Regalia.

This special event will be held in the...

Truth and Reconciliation
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Raising awareness while walking for victims and survivors of crime

Posted on Monday, May 08, 2023 08:30 AM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

Everyone is invited to join the Victims and Survivors of Crime Walk on May 12 at Syne Park. The event starts at 11a.m. at the memorial bench at Snye Park, with an Indigenous...

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Mayors continue to highlight critical issues with provincial EMS dispatch

Posted on Monday, May 01, 2023 04:23 PM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

(Red Deer, Alberta) – January 19 marked two years since the transition of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) dispatch from the municipalities of Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer,...

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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

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

(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...

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