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The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road will open to light traffic 5,000 kg and lower as of 8:00 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 19.

Motorists with vehicles heavier than 5,000 kg are requested to...

Council is on the move this New Year. Commencing January 14, the Council Chamber will move to an interim location the Syncrude Athletic Park Clubhouse located in Timberlea as the...

With the holidays quickly approaching, residents are reminded of important updates to municipal services.

Please note the following holiday service schedules and information:

Municipal...

The new Timberlea bus terminal on Confederation Way at the corner of Paquette Drive will open for public use on Dec. 20. All transit routes with active detours in place to accommodate...

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s Parks team have been hard at work bringing more awesome outdoor activities to our community. A new skating trail located downtown at...

Due to current ice conditions at the Des Rochers River, the opening of the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road on Dec. 15 is anticipated to be delayed. Opening the winter road as soon as...

User fees, rates and charges for some municipal services are changing. The rate changes, which begin Jan. 1, 2020, are on average 17% higher than the current rates but will remain...

Thousands of guests gathered Franklin Avenue on Dec. 7 to enjoy the annual Santa Claus Parade and celebrate the winter season with neighbours, friends and family.

Spectators also...

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is pleased to announce the transition of the Urban Market to Liam. Liam is a long-time local business in the community and will continue...

Santa is coming to Wood Buffalo on Dec. 7 for the annual Santa Claus Parade! To make room for Santa and his helpers, there will be road closures and transit detours in place.

The...

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Council has approved a $718 million 2020 Municipal Budget, which is a $36 million reduction from the 2019 budget. The budget has allocated...

To better support the community, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is transitioning its Family and Community Support Services funding for counselling services to two existing...

Motorists who receive parking tickets between Dec. 1 and 15 will have the opportunity to pay with toys this holiday season.

The fourth annual Toys for Tickets program will accept...

Local businesses, schools, non-profit organizations and industry are encouraged to register for the fourth annual Stuff-A-Bus toy drive to help raise donations for Santa Anonymous.

Participating...

As the region welcomes the holiday season, Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom is launching their annual Nominate your Neighbour and Business Beautification programs. The programs...