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Municipality introduces email subscription for winter road updates – Fort Chipewyan winter road load limit increases to 27,500 kg
Posted on Monday, January 14, 2019 02:36 PM
Beginning today, the load limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road has been increased to 27,500 kg and under. The Municipality is also announcing a new email subscription tool for...
Curbside collection dates to change for approximately 2,000 residences beginning week of January 21
Posted on Monday, January 14, 2019 07:35 AM
Starting the week of Jan. 21, curbside collection weekdays for approximately 2,000 residences in Fort McMurray will change from either Wednesday to Tuesday, or from Thursday to...
Get ready to lace up the skates! Registration now open for annual Shootout on the Snye
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2019 09:55 AM
Registration is now open for the 12 annual Shootout on the Snye. The puck drops for this four-on-four pond hockey tournament on Friday, Feb. 22 and will continue all weekend as...
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road load limit increases to 15,000 kg
Posted on Friday, January 04, 2019 09:43 AM
Beginning today, the load limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road has been increased to 15,000 kg and under.
Motorists with vehicles heavier than 15,000 kg are requested to stay...
La Loche winter trail opens with a 5,000 kg load limit
Posted on Monday, December 31, 2018 08:07 AM
The La Loche winter trail has opened for the season with a load limit of 5,000 kg or less.
Motorists with vehicles heavier than 5,000 kg are requested to stay off the winter trail...
Holiday service schedule: WMZs, Transit, waste collection
Posted on Friday, December 21, 2018 01:41 PM
Due to the statutory holidays, Municipal offices are closed on Dec. 25, 26 and Jan 1. Even though municipal offices will be closed, all essential and emergency services will continue...
Toys for Tickets wraps up after raising $1680 for the Salvation Army
Posted on Friday, December 21, 2018 09:15 AM
The Municipality’s Toys for Tickets program concluded on Dec. 20, receiving approximately $1680 in toys for families in need in our region this holiday season.
During the Toys...
New Economic Development Corporation Appoints First CEO
Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 08:49 AM
Today, following a nation-wide executive search, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Mayor Don Scott and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the newly-formed Wood Buffalo Economic...
Thank you to participants in 2018 Stuff-A-Bus for Santas Anonymous
Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018 01:03 PM
Beginning on November 20, local businesses, organizations and schools participated in the second annual Stuff-A-Bus event by collecting donations of toys and gift cards for the...
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road opens to light traffic
Posted on Friday, December 14, 2018 10:23 AM
The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is opening today at 12 p.m. Initially the road will be open to light traffic 5,000 kg and lower only.
Motorists with vehicles heavier than 5,000...
Council completes 2019 Budget meetings approving final budget
Posted on Monday, December 03, 2018 08:22 AM
2019 Budget meetings were completed Friday, November 30, Council finalized and approved the 2019 Budget.
The final budget was scheduled to be presented to Council for their review...
Toys for Tickets brings holiday cheer to families in need
Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2018 08:04 AM
Motorists who receive parking tickets between Dec. 1 and 15 will have the opportunity to pay with toys this holiday season.
The third annual Toys for Tickets program will accept...
Road closures and transit detours in place for Santa Claus Parade Dec. 1
Posted on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 11:41 AM
Did you know that Santa Claus is coming to Wood Buffalo on Dec. 1 for the annual Santa Claus Parade?
Residents are reminded to use caution, anticipate traffic delays, and to plan...
Flags at Half-mast in honour of Frances Jean
Posted on Monday, November 26, 2018 02:19 PM
In memory of long-time resident Frances Jean, who has passed away, flags at all municipal buildings are being flown at half-mast until sunset on the day of the memorial service.
“I...
Municipality announces 2018 Stuff-A-Bus event for Santas Anonymous
Posted on Friday, November 23, 2018 11:40 AM
Local businesses, schools and industry are invited to register for the third annual Stuff-A-Bus event to raise donations of new toys for Santas Anonymous.
Santas Anonymous is a...