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State of Local Emergency declared due to wildfire activity in the region
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 01:39 PM
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At 1:30 the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) declared a State of Local Emergency...
Evacuation Alert - Gregoire Lake Estates, FMFN # 468, Anzac, Rickards Landing Industrial Park
Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2024 03:07 PM
(Fort McMurray, AB – May 11, 2024) – An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Gregoire Lake Estates, Fort McMurray First Nation #468, Anzac, and Rickards Landing Industrial...
Evacuation Alert - Fort McMurray, Saprae Creek
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2024 06:57 PM
Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek residents should be ready to leave on short notice.
An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek, due to a nearby wildfire,...
Home Fire Safety Program launched for 2024
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 09:09 AM
Thickwood neighbourhoods of Elmore, Hillcrest, and Cedarwoods identified for assessments, free replacement alarms
The Municipality is launching the Home Fire Safety Program...
Share your voice on youth issues in the region
Posted on Monday, April 29, 2024 01:19 PM
Apply to join the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Youth by Aug. 11
Students entering grades 9 to 12 in the next school year are encouraged to apply for the Mayor’s Advisory...
Special Council Meeting, April 30, 2024
Posted on Friday, April 26, 2024 11:47 AM
April 25, 2024
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA. 2000 c.M-26, a Special Council Meeting is hereby scheduled to take place...
Let’s keep neighbourhoods clean, green and beautiful
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 11:08 AM
Community Cleanup, Adopt-A-Trail and Community Gardening Day are back this spring
There are many ways to help keep Wood Buffalo clean and green: find out what programs and...
River Breakup complete: April 25, 2024
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 09:16 AM
Temporary flood mitigation measures to be removed; people advised to stay away from riverbanks
River breakup is now complete. This means there is no longer a significant risk...
Council approves major changes to bylaw on outdoor fires in Fort McMurray
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:36 AM
(Fort McMurray, AB – April 24, 2024) – Major revisions to the bylaw regulating all outdoor fires and burning in the urban service area of Fort McMurray were approved by...
Controlled burns planned to reduce risk after Parsons Creek fire
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:09 AM
(Fort McMurray, AB – April 24, 2024) – Regional Emergency Services (RES) responded to a wildfire around 10:30 p.m. last night (April 23) near the Elsie Yanik and Dave...
2024 property tax rates set by RMWB Council
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 08:50 AM
RMWB Council approved the 2024 Property Tax Rate Bylaw at their April 23 meeting. For most property owners, the bylaw represents a small increase in their tax bills, while...
Evacuation Alert lifted for Saprae Creek Estates
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024 08:21 PM
The Evacuation Alert for Saprae Creek Estates is no longer in effect as significant progress has been made in containing the fire.
Alberta Wildfire crews are continuing with...
Evacuation Alert: Saprae Creek Estates
Posted on Sunday, April 21, 2024 04:18 PM
An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Saprae Creek Estates due to the potential of the nearby wildfire spreading towards the community. If you are in Saprae Creek Estates...
Notice of Special Meeting-In Camera-April 22, 2024
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2024 04:21 PM
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA. 2000 c.M-26, a Special Council Meeting is hereby scheduled to take place at 5:00 p.m. on...
River Breakup Community Update #2 – April 18, 2024
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2024 03:07 PM
This is the second Community Update for the 2024 River Breakup Season
Community members are reminded to be aware, stay alert and prepare for river breakup.
Alberta Environment...
River Breakup Community Update #1 – April 17, 2024
Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 02:21 PM
This is the first Community Update for the 2024 River Breakup Season. Community members are reminded to be aware, stay alert and prepare for river breakup.
Alberta Environment...
Street sweeping begins April 22
Posted on Monday, April 15, 2024 10:00 AM
Spring is on the way and crews are getting ready to begin cleaning and sweeping streets. Beginning April 22, temporary parking restrictions will be in effect where work is...
Fire seriously damages Timberlea townhouse complex
Posted on Friday, April 12, 2024 12:06 PM
Fire crews rescue resident trapped in basement; two taken to hospital
Regional Emergency Services responded to an early morning fire today that seriously damaged a four-unit...
Council makes changes to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism
Posted on Tuesday, April 09, 2024 07:35 PM
Council has passed a resolution to remove and replace the current Board of Directors for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT), legally known...
Controlled burning planned to reduce wildfire risk in Fort McMurray
Posted on Monday, April 08, 2024 04:15 PM
Regional Emergency Services (RES) will begin controlled burns this week as part of the Municipality’s wildfire mitigation strategy.
Controlled burns are led by trained staff...
Call for nominees for Indigenous Sports Gallery now open
Posted on Monday, April 08, 2024 02:28 PM
The Municipality is looking for nominations of local Indigenous athletes, community builders and local legends to be part of the travelling Indigenous Sports Gallery.
The...
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