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Fire Bans lifted in Fort McMurray

Posted on Thursday, August 01, 2024 04:03 PM

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Residents encouraged to be wildfire safe and keep informed this summer

The municipality has lifted the Fire Ban for the urban service area of Fort McMurray. The fire ban for...

Spray paint cans of all different colours are in the forefront with artists in the background.

Wood Buffalo Mural Fest to bring pops of colour to region

Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 09:08 AM

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Mural events and community gatherings will take place from August to October

Wood Buffalo Mural Fest is here to brighten up Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo!

Ranging from locations in Parsons...

Come together and “Show your love for Jasper” with messages of hope

Posted on Monday, July 29, 2024 01:26 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

(Fort McMurray, AB – July 29, 2024) – Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo residents know first-hand what it’s like to experience the lasting impacts of wildfire. As fellow Albertans...

Evacuation Alert lifted for Janvier

Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:11 AM

Fire Season News Releases

The Evacuation Alert for the hamlet of Janvier has been lifted. Alberta Wildfire has made significant progress on containing Wildfire LWF-136 (part of the Kettle River...

Alberta Transportation reopens Highway 881

Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 02:36 PM

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Alberta Transportation has reopened Highway 881 in both directions.

The highway had been closed from kilometre 213 to kilometre 241 north of Janvier, due to nearby wildfire...

Alberta Transportation closes Highway 881 from kilometre 213 to 241 due to nearby wildfires

Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:09 PM

Fire Season News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

Alberta Transportation has closed Highway 881 from kilometre 213 to kilometre 241 (north of Janvier) due to nearby wildfire LWF-136 and other wildfires in the area. This...

Evacuation Alert - Janvier

Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 06:36 PM

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Janvier residents should be ready to leave on short notice.

An Evacuation Alert has been issued for the hamlet of Janvier, due to nearby wildfires, LWF-136 and LWF 142....

A photo of former RMWB mayor Doug Faulkner.

Mayor's statement: Municipal flags at half-mast in memory of Doug Faulkner, former Mayor

Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 02:25 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

Mayor Sandy Bowman has issued the following statement on the passing of Doug Faulkner, former Mayor:

“We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Doug...

Group of officials stand at the entrance of the new FireSmart trail

FireSmart Interpretive Trail officially opened in Fort McMurray

Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 01:50 PM

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Explore the trail to learn about the boreal forest and managing wildfire risk

A new interpretive trail showcasing the connections between the boreal forest, wildfires, and...

Municipality adopts three additional Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action

Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 09:18 AM

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At last night’s Council meeting, the Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo – 2023 Annual Update was shared....

Truth and Reconciliation

Municipality enacts Fire Ban in Fort McMurray, in alignment with Provincial Fire Ban

Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 03:57 PM

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OHV use prohibited on Abasand roads during Fire Ban; Conditions extremely dry

A Fire Ban is now in place for the Urban Service Area of Fort McMurray. The Municipal Fire Ban...

Special Council Meeting - July 10

Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 06:58 PM

Notice of Special Meeting Mayor, Council and Administration

Due to a power outage, the July 9 Council meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for July 10 at 3 p.m.

The same agenda from the July 9 Council meeting will be in place for...

Motion to make Councillors full-time defeated

Posted on Thursday, July 04, 2024 02:11 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

At last night’s special Council meeting, the motion to make all RMWB Councillors full-time was reconsidered and defeated.

This means that all RMWB Councillors will go back to...

A fire truck in the Canada Day parade displays a 50th anniversary banner

Regional Fire Chief Statement - 50th Anniversary of Fort McMurray Fire Department

Posted on Thursday, July 04, 2024 08:25 AM

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As the Fort McMurray Fire Department celebrates this noteworthy anniversary, it is my honour to offer a few words to acknowledge the dedicated and brave people who built and...