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As deadline approaches, Premier urged to reverse plan to consolidate EMS Dispatch

The Mayors of Red Deer, Lethbridge, Calgary and Wood Buffalo joined together this morning, to urge Alberta Health Services, the Minister of Health and the Premier to stop the reckless...

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RMWB Transit school routes resume Jan 11

With the return of students to in-person learning, Transit Services will be resuming all school special routes on Jan. 11.

Regular transit service remains uninterrupted. Schedules...

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Mayors sound the alarm on EMS Dispatch

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...

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Nomination period for 2021 Municipal Election now open

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...

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Municipal Face Covering Bylaw continues to be in effect

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...

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Drivers pay fines early to help local families in need

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...

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Council approves important flood recovery measures, programs and grants

Additional steps identified for flood-affected communities

With the conclusion of the December Special Council meeting, additional and continued flood mitigation strategies and...

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‘Tis the season for outdoor winter activities – play safe, stay safe

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...

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Municipalities formally offer to pay to keep EMS dispatch local

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...

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Residents asked to weigh in on pedestrian walkway

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.

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It’s official: Wood Buffalo is on the nice list!

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...

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Residents have one more week to talk downtown

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...

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Drivers will receive warnings instead of fines at select intersections in December

Municipality to install new Intersection Safety Devices at previously approved locations

 The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is installing Intersection Safety...

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Municipality advocates on insurance matters for residents, businesses

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...

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Council greenlights next phase of downtown incentives program

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...

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