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Provincial EMS dispatch centre re-established in Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 09:21 AM
Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) have officially opened a provincial EMS dispatch call centre, bringing it online today.
This...
Recognize neighbours and businesses for their beautiful garden displays
Posted on Monday, June 17, 2024 09:05 AM
The Nominate Your Neighbour summer program runs until Aug. 17
Say thank you to the homes and businesses behind the exceptional gardens and floral displays throughout the...
Municipality files statement of claim
Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 02:29 PM
On June 7, 2024, the municipality filed a statement of claim against the former Director of Human Resources, related to the delivery of illegitimate bonuses to a select...
Abasand Off-Highway Vehicle Pilot Project begins July 1
Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 01:46 PM
OHV riders must review regulations to ensure compliance prior to driving on municipal roads in Abasand
Council approved the Off-Highway Vehicle Pilot Project Bylaw at last...
Joint Announcement: CUPE 1505 and RMWB implementing shared plan to deliver services more efficiently
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2024 11:30 AM
Discussions on workforce utilization and scheduling have concluded; Changes being implemented collaboratively
(Fort McMurray, AB – June 10, 2024) – The Canadian Union of...
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month in the region
Posted on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 10:22 AM
Indigenous culture and history will be honoured and celebrated throughout June in recognition of National Indigenous History Month (NIHM).
The month-long celebration will...
Easily dispose of large household items in June
Posted on Monday, June 03, 2024 09:42 AM
Registration opens June 4 for Heavy Item Pickup; Numerous Big Bin events coming up
(Fort McMurray, AB – June 3, 2024) - If you have large household items, appliances and other...
Rebate program launched for FireSmart home renovations
Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 08:50 AM
Please note: all funds budgeted for the FireSmart Home Rebate Program in Fort McMurray have now been claimed. At this time, some rebates reserved for rural communities remain...
Downtown businesses and organizations encouraged to apply for revitalization program
Posted on Monday, May 27, 2024 09:21 AM
More grants available and enhancements made to the program to make it easier for businesses to make improvements
Applications are now open for the Downtown Revitalization...
Enjoy the weather as spray parks begin to open
Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 03:40 PM
It's time to enjoy the warmer weather as spray parks begin to open for the summer! Spray parks are available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Spray parks ready for useThe...
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo recognized as age-friendly community
Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 02:02 PM
RMWB and Advisory Committee on Aging receive Alberta Age-Friendly Recognition Award
Past and present members of the Advisory Committee on Aging (ACoA), community partners and...
Check your mail for 2024 property tax notices
Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 10:31 AM
Over 35,000 notices were mailed this week to residential and commercial property owners in the Municipality.
Paying your 2024 property tax
Property owners have a variety of...
Construction season is underway in the RMWB
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 01:00 PM
The Municipality’s construction season is well underway with 33 new projects in the works and 46 multi-year projects continuing to progress. Being in Northern Alberta, the...
Municipality thanks all who responded to protect and support region during
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 09:41 AM
An incredible amount of work was done to protect Fort McMurray and surrounding areas from wildfire MWF017 and support the approximately 6,600 community members who were...
Council approves third phase of downtown revitalization grant program
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 01:31 PM
$2.4 million in grant funding available to help downtown businesses and organizations
(Fort McMurray, AB – May 22, 2024) – On May 21, 2024, Council approved the third phase of...
Bring smiles to faces on Canada Day
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 08:53 AM
Register a float or walking group in the 2024 Canada Day Parade
Showcase your community spirit with a float or walking group in the Canada Day Parade on July 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Evacuation Orders lifted for Fort McMurray
Posted on Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:27 AM
All evacuated residents may return home immediately, all remaining evacuation alerts, and State of Local Emergency lifted
(Fort McMurray, AB – May 18, 2024) – Evacuees from...
Municipality enacts fire ban in Fort McMurray, in alignment with Government of Alberta
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 01:49 PM
The Fire Ban includes the urban service area of Fort McMurray and is being implemented by the Municipality to mirror the fire ban and OHV restriction enacted within the...
Evacuation order expected to remain in place until at least May 21
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 01:07 PM
Order could extend beyond May 21, but residents are encouraged to plan to be away until at least May 21.
Neighbourhoods under the evacuation order issued on May 14, can expect...
Evacuation Order: Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling Terrace move to evacuation order
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 09:47 AM
Evacuation Order: Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling Terrace move to evacuation order; be prepared to be evacuated by 4 p.m.
If you are not in an area under...
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