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Pilot project is limited to 50 properties and will run for two years

On March 23, 2021, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s (RMWB) Council passed Bylaw No. 21/006 – Backyard...

Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts by completing an end-of-season survey

(Fort McMurray, AB – March 29, 2021) – Community members are encouraged to share...

Temporary road is part of river breakup preparedness

A temporary connector road is being constructed between Draper Road and Saline Creek Drive to create an alternative route for...

Public safety and protection of property remain the top priorities

(Fort McMurray, AB – March 25, 2021) – As part of the regular monitoring and inspection process of the Municipality’s...

MACOY presents Unity Within Our Community workshops to connect local youth

 Local youth from age six to 17 are invited to participate in free virtual workshops that explore...

Province-wide face covering requirement continues to be in effect

On Wednesday, March 24, Alberta Health Services reported 52 active COVID-19 cases in the Regional Municipality...

RMWB invites multidisciplinary artists to submit proposals for igNIGHT 2021

 Multidisciplinary artists, organizations and / or collectives from all disciplines are invited...

For everyone’s safety, please follow all posted signage and do not enter closed areas

In the coming days, crews will continue building temporary clay berms and filling gaps in...

Participate in the discussion and ask questions over the phone or online

Community members are invited to a river breakup virtual community townhall on Thursday, March 18 at 6:00...

(Red Deer, Alberta) – For the health and safety of all Albertans, the Mayors of Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, with support from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, express...

The RMWB invites the public to provide their feedback on the design of the Snye Point Outdoor Event Space as part of waterfront park planning and revitalization.

The Waterfront...

Development of grant programs underway

Surveying for grant program development is ongoing in Draper while next steps for property owners in Ptarmigan Court move forward.  

Ptarmigan...

Franklin Avenue remains open

Starting March 8, 2021, select road and trails will begin to be closed as part of flood preparedness for river breakup.

 Access to all homes and...

New funding model for future natural disasters

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo would like to share that the Government of Alberta has announced changes to its Disaster...