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Community members honoured at Indigenous Sports Gallery ceremony
Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2024 02:32 PM
Local Indigenous athletes, community builders and local legends were honoured at the Indigenous Sports Gallery ceremony at Shell Place on Friday night.
The gallery is intended...

Municipality releases proposed 2025 Budget totaling $645 million
Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2024 03:18 PM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RWMB) is proposing a $645.6 million budget for 2025. The proposed budget is now available online at rmwb.ca/council with...

Enjoy off-highway vehicles safely and responsibly this winter
Posted on Wednesday, November 06, 2024 01:40 PM
Bylaw Services lay charges for illegal OHV use; Snowmobiles not included in Abasand OHV Pilot Project
Gearing up for winter? As the seasons change, so do trail conditions and...

Lace up your skates! Apply today to build a community backyard rink
Posted on Wednesday, November 06, 2024 09:00 AM
Winter means skating season is here! The Municipality’s community backyard rink program makes it easier than ever for you to create temporary ice rinks in your backyard,...

That’s a wrap! Construction season comes to a close in the RMWB
Posted on Tuesday, November 05, 2024 01:18 PM
As the construction season draws to a close, the final touches are being put on several Municipal construction projects before winter settles in. During the past six months,...

Stella Lavallee elected Ward 4 Councillor
Posted on Monday, November 04, 2024 08:57 PM
The unofficial results for the 2024 Ward 4 byelection are in, and Stella Lavallee has been elected as Ward 4 Councillor for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
The...

Seniors and Elders invited to Council's Holiday Luncheon
Posted on Friday, November 01, 2024 02:03 PM
Mayor and Councillors are inviting Elders and community members who are 65 or older to join them for good food, great company and holiday cheer on Nov. 25 at the Quality...

Recruitment begins for local Wood Buffalo economic development board
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:57 AM
Help drive regional growth and gain valuable experience; Apply by Nov. 17 at rmwb.ca/boards
(Fort McMurray, AB – Oct. 31, 2024) Applications are now being accepted for a new...

Give the gift of winter shoveling this season
Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 09:55 AM
Sign up as a Snow Angel and be entered to win a brand-new snow blower!
For many community members, winter and snow means not being able to attend important medical...

Council will appoint new local economic development board to drive regional growth
Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2024 03:03 PM
Recruitment for new local board of directors to begin in coming weeks
In a strategic move to enhance economic growth, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council is...

Council approves anti-racism policy; underlining commitment to fundamental rights for all
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 09:37 AM
Policy supported by community standards bylaw addressing harassment
Council approved a new organizational policy to support anti-racism within the Regional Municipality of...

Santa’s getting ready to parade down Franklin Avenue!
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2024 09:14 AM
Register a float or walking group in the Santa Claus Parade
The Santa Claus Parade and Council’s Starry Night holiday party are back on Dec. 7.
Santa and his helpers are busy...

All subzones relaxed as winter maintenance season begins
Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 02:08 PM
As we’re enjoying a mild fall, now is the perfect time to plan ahead for winter maintenance parking restrictions. All Winter Maintenance Subzones (WMZ) are relaxed until...

Official candidate list for Ward 4 municipal byelection released
Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 02:22 PM
(Fort McMurray, AB – October 8, 2024) – The list of candidates for the Municipal Ward 4 byelection is now official. The official list (in alphabetical order) is as follows.

Fire Prevention Week highlights importance of smoke alarms
Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2024 08:55 AM
Exchange expired smoke alarms and CO alarms for free at Fire Hall 5 in Gregoire
Check your smoke alarm today – it could save your life.
Smoke alarms sense smoke well before you...

Join the Community Gathering and Walk to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2024 08:51 AM
Wear orange on Sept. 30 to honour and support Residential School Survivors, their families, communities and those who never returned home.
All are invited to join the...

Council breaks ground for new twin arena in Fort McMurray
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024 03:48 PM
Mayor and Councillors celebrated alongside community members at the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Northside Twin Arena that took place earlier today at 117 Abraham...

Council approves final phase of permanent flood mitigation for Downtown Fort McMurray
Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10:00 AM
During their Sept.17 meeting, Council approved Administration’s recommendations for the construction of Reach 6. This marks a key milestone in finalizing permanent flood...

Businesses encouraged to get a registered address to avoid missing mail
Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 03:27 PM
All businesses in the region must have a civic address registered with the Municipality. This helps people find your business location, including Canada Post and Regional...

Municipal Ward 4 byelection set for Nov. 4
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 11:21 AM
Council decided to hold a byelection in Ward 4 at its Sept. 10 meeting, with election day scheduled for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
The Ward 4 byelection is being called to fill the...