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Are you a post-secondary student seeking a summer job or co-op placement? We’re hiring!
Posted on Friday, February 07, 2025 01:09 PM
If you're a full-time post-secondary student seeking valuable summer work experience, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) will be accepting applications for...
Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 active Feb. 10 - 14 for snow removal
Posted on Friday, February 07, 2025 10:32 AM
Watch for no-parking signs this weekend as crews clear and remove snow from primary, secondary and tertiary streets
Subzones 1 and 2 will be active for snow removal operations...
Bylaw Services reminds owners to never abandon unwanted pets
Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2025 08:55 AM
After the recent abandonment of a cat at a Parsons Creek Drive apartment building, Bylaw Services is urging owners to seek humane alternatives.
On Jan. 30, 2025, shortly after...
No injuries reported in early morning Timberlea house fire
Posted on Wednesday, February 05, 2025 02:42 PM
Regional Emergency Services (RES) firefighters and other emergency personnel responded to a house fire on Diefenbaker Drive shortly after 4 a.m. today.
Two pumper crews and a...
Help set the Wood Buffalo RCMP 2025 -2026 policing priorities
Posted on Wednesday, February 05, 2025 10:46 AM
Share your input from Feb. 3 – Mar. 3, 2025
The Wood Buffalo RCMP is inviting residents to help shape policing priorities for the 2025-26 fiscal year. These priorities ensure that,...
Artists are invited to light up kiyām Community Park for igNIGHT
Posted on Tuesday, February 04, 2025 08:56 AM
Local, national and international artists can submit an Expression of Interest for igNIGHT
Artists, organizations and collectives from across the globe are invited to submit...
Truck driver fined $6,000 for not following winter road weight limits
Posted on Monday, February 03, 2025 03:42 PM
On Jan. 9, an overweight truck travelled north on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road despite being well over the stated load limit of 15,000 kg.
The driver was charged and is...
Winter Maintenance crews continue to respond to heavy snowfall in Wood Buffalo
Posted on Monday, February 03, 2025 12:02 PM
Heavy snowfall and extreme cold temperatures have created challenging road conditions in Wood Buffalo. RMWB’s winter maintenance crews continue to work around the clock to...
Winter Maintenance Subzones 3 and 4 active Feb. 3 - 7 for snow removal
Posted on Friday, January 31, 2025 11:00 AM
Subzones 3 and 4 will be active for snow removal operations Feb. 3 - 7, with on-street parking restrictions in effect.
Snow removal takes longer than snow plowing, as a result...
Mayor Bowman delivers 2025 State of the Region address
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 02:31 PM
Updates on the region’s progress and future were shared at the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Mayor Sandy Bowman delivered the 2025 State of the Region address at the...
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road, La Loche Trail moving to maximum weight limits
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:00 AM
Starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30 the vehicle load limits for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road and the La Loche Winter Trail will be increasing to their maximum allowed...
Community champions celebrated at Council’s Excellence Awards ceremony
Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 01:00 PM
News Releases Events and Involvement Indigenous and Rural Relations Mayor, Council and Administration
Four community members were celebrated for their significant contributions to the region at Council’s Excellence Awards ceremony on Monday night at Shell Place.
“It’s clear to...
Community Investment Program committee approves additional grant
Posted on Friday, January 24, 2025 04:16 PM
Updated funding allocation adjusts 2025 CIP funding total to $7 million
On Monday, Jan. 20, the Community Investment Program Approval Committee (CIPAC) approved funding for...
Dog owner fined $7,000 for violations of Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw
Posted on Friday, January 24, 2025 12:58 PM
Municipality reminding pet owners of their responsibilities
Municipal officials are reminding residents of their obligations under the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw following...
Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 active Jan. 27-31 for snow removal
Posted on Friday, January 24, 2025 10:34 AM
Keep a safe distance from equipment and give crews room to work
Subzones 1 and 2 will be active for snow removal operations Jan. 27-31, with on-street parking restrictions in...
Wood Buffalo 911 dispatchers use geolocation technology to direct firefighters to Anzac ice rescue
Posted on Thursday, January 23, 2025 02:19 PM
Three words helped lead Anzac firefighters to the scene of an ice rescue earlier this month.
On Jan. 9, a woman broke through the ice on Whiskey Lake, a small, secluded water...
Join an RMWB board or committee and get involved in your community
Posted on Monday, January 20, 2025 03:06 PM
Help shape the future of your community while gaining valuable experience by applying to join a Council-appointed board or committee.
“We invite interested community members...
Boost your cause with WinterPLAY fundraising opportunities
Posted on Monday, January 20, 2025 12:55 PM
Event support and canteen vendors needed for WinterPLAY, Feb. 21 to 25
(Fort McMurray, AB – Jan. 20, 2025) – To make WinterPLAY an event to remember, organizers are seeking...
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road increasing to 27,500 kg on Saturday
Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 01:23 PM
Plan ahead, drive to conditions and follow all posted signage
Starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, the vehicle load limit for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is increasing...
Winter Maintenance Subzones 3 and 4 active Jan. 20-24 for snow removal
Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 11:01 AM
Thank you to the crews plowing day and night during heavy snowfalls to clear the streets
Subzones 3 and 4 will be active for snow removal operations Jan. 20-24, with on-street...
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