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Toys collected from local businesses, schools and community groups
Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024 03:48 PM
Santas Anonymous donations collected by RMWB Transit for Stuff-A-Bus toy drive
Two RMWB Transit buses loaded with toys and gifts for Santas Anonymous arrived at Father Patrick...

Structure fire - Lakeshore Road - Fort McMurray 468 First Nation
Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024 02:16 PM
Just before 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Regional Emergency Services (RES) firefighters from Anzac and Fort McMurray responded to a 911 call and arrived on scene to a fully...

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road to open at noon, Dec. 17
Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024 01:31 PM
The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is opening at noon, Dec. 17, to light vehicles less than 5,000 kg in weight.
Drivers should watch for equipment and crews on the road and expect...

Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 active Dec. 16-20 for snow removal operation
Posted on Friday, December 13, 2024 10:45 AM
All subzones relaxed from Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 for the holidays
Subzones 1 and 2 will be active from Dec. 16 - 20 with on-street parking restrictions in effect. Crews will be...

‘Tis the season for outdoor fun in Wood Buffalo!
Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2024 01:45 PM
Check out our must-do list of winter activities! Find outdoor recreation spaces at rmwb.ca/parks
There’s so much to see and do in the region over the winter.
Here are our top...
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road opening delayed by warm weather, repairs
Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 03:03 PM
The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road will not be opening on Dec. 15, due to warm weather in November and damage done by drivers to snow ramps before they can freeze.
Residents...

Council appoints new Wood Buffalo Economic Development Board members
Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 01:00 PM
Board to provide recommendations to enhance economy and tourism, streamline operations and more
A new Board of Directors of the Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation...

Tax incentive bylaw supports natural gas liquids recovery expansion project in the region
Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 09:19 AM
Wolf Midstream, a Calgary based company, is investing further in the region with a natural gas expansion project. This is the first project to be supported through the...

Winter Maintenance Subzones 3 and 4 active Dec. 9 – 13
Posted on Friday, December 06, 2024 11:04 AM
Subzones 3 and 4 will be active Dec. 9 – 13, with on-street parking restrictions in effect.
Subzones 1 and 2 are relaxed. When subzones are relaxed, on-street parking...

Dec. 5 fire destroys Bell Crescent house - Incident Report
Posted on Friday, December 06, 2024 10:27 AM
An early morning fire gave Fort McMurray firefighters challenges that saw crews on scene throughout most of the day on Thursday, Dec. 5. Eventually, the house had to be...

Winter Maintenance Update: New impound lot location
Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2024 03:30 PM
Beginning Dec. 5, vehicles will be stored at 133 MacDonald Crescent in Gregoire Industrial Park
Winter is well underway and WMZ on-street parking restrictions, including...

RMWB Council approves 2025 Budget
Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2024 03:00 PM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council has approved a $645.6 million 2025 Municipal budget, following two days of deliberations. The budget outlines a...

Santa is coming to town Dec. 7!
Posted on Monday, December 02, 2024 09:55 AM
Santa Claus Parade and Council’s Starry Night holiday party return to Franklin Ave.
Get into the holiday spirit with festive events throughout the region!
Santa Claus Parade...
Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 active Dec. 2 –6
Posted on Friday, November 29, 2024 11:00 AM
Subzones 1 and 2 will be active from Dec. 2-6 – with on-street parking restrictions in effect.
Subzones 3 and 4 are relaxed. When subzones are relaxed, on-street parking...

Council sets 2025 fees and rates with adjustments for select services
Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 10:52 AM
At the Nov.26 meeting, Council approved Administration’s recommendations to adjust several user rates for Municipal services. The updated rates will take effect April 1, 2025...

Public Art Wood Buffalo looks ahead and celebrates successful 2024
Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 01:27 PM
2025 Public Art Work Plan includes igNIGHT, Northside Twin Arena public art and more!
Public Art Wood Buffalo is preparing for a busy year in 2025!
Earlier this month, the...

Stuff-a-Bus toy drive returns for ninth year to help local families for Christmas
Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2024 09:00 AM
Transit Services is once again partnering with Santas Anonymous, a student-led initiative at Father Mercredi, to collect donations and help families and children celebrate...

Nominate festive holiday displays and vote for your favourites!
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024 01:19 PM
New Holiday Lights Map will showcase displays while collecting nominations and votes
The annual holiday edition of Nominate Your Neighbour is back! And this year, we’re...

Celebrating progress on inclusion and diversity in the region
Posted on Friday, November 15, 2024 10:02 AM
Last evening, inclusion champions from several community groups and organizations across the region came together at the Fort McMurray Golf Club to share their progress in...

Stella Lavallee sworn-in as Ward 4 Councillor
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 11:01 AM
Stella Lavallee was sworn in immediately before Tuesday’s Council meeting as Ward 4 Councillor for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
She can now participate and...