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Council members and award winners smile for a photo at the 2024 Council's Excellence Awards held in Shell Place. From left to right: Mayor Sandy Bowman, Youth award winner Lalithya Raavi, Councillor Funke Banjoko, Everyday Hero Nadeem Aslam's sister Ferhana Muneeb and daughter Naba Nadeem, as well as Citizen of the Year Mohamed Tarrabin.

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...

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Community Investment Program committee approves additional grant

Posted on Friday, January 24, 2025 04:16 PM

News Releases Community Services and Social Support

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...

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Dog owner fined $7,000 for violations of Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw

Posted on Friday, January 24, 2025 12:58 PM

News Releases Bylaw and Animal Services

Municipality reminding pet owners of their responsibilities

Municipal officials are reminding residents of their obligations under the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw following...

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Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 active Jan. 27-31 for snow removal

Posted on Friday, January 24, 2025 10:34 AM

Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) Alerts

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...

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Wood Buffalo 911 dispatchers use geolocation technology to direct firefighters to Anzac ice rescue

Posted on Thursday, January 23, 2025 02:19 PM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

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...

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Join an RMWB board or committee and get involved in your community

Posted on Monday, January 20, 2025 03:06 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

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...


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Boost your cause with WinterPLAY fundraising opportunities

Posted on Monday, January 20, 2025 12:55 PM

News Releases Events and Involvement

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...

A vehicle drives on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road.

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road increasing to 27,500 kg on Saturday

Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 01:23 PM

Roads and Construction News Releases Indigenous and Rural Relations

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...

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Winter Maintenance Subzones 3 and 4 active Jan. 20-24 for snow removal

Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 11:01 AM

Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) Alerts

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...

WMZ
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Thickwood apartment building fire leads to temporary evacuations of residents

Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 03:04 PM

News Releases Fire and Emergency Services

Fire extinguished, evacuees received support from community partners

This morning, Regional Emergency Services (RES) firefighters and other emergency personnel responded to an

A winning team poses with the tournament trophy during the 2024 Shootout on the Snye.

Take part in Wood Buffalo’s largest pond hockey tournament

Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025 01:19 PM

News Releases Events and Involvement Parks and Recreation

Shootout on the Snye returns to WinterPLAY Feb. 21 to 23

Join the age-old tradition of outdoor pond hockey: WinterPLAY’s Shootout on the Snye is back, February 21 to 23!

For...

A van drives through the river delta section of the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road, near Fort Chipewyan, Alberta.

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road reducing to 5,000 kg on Tuesday

Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025 12:22 PM

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road

Starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the vehicle load limit for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is reducing to 5,000 kg to prevent damage to the road during forecasted warm...

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Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 active Jan. 13-17 for snow removal

Posted on Friday, January 10, 2025 10:45 AM

Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) Alerts

Snow removal from back-alleys is in progress. Please ensure personal belongings aren’t blocking access.  

Subzones 1 and 2 will be active for snow removal operations Jan.13-17,...

WMZ
A snowy section of the La Loche Winter Trail cuts through the boreal forest of Alberta.

La Loche Winter Trail open to light vehicles at noon Jan. 6

Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 03:26 PM

La Loche Winter Trail

The La Loche Winter Trail is open to light vehicles less than 5,000 kg as of noon, Jan. 6.

Load limits will be increased as soon as it is safe to do so, and all changes will...

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RES firefighters respond to fire at Keyano College townhouse unit

Posted on Friday, January 03, 2025 11:43 AM

Fire and Emergency Services

Regional Emergency Services (RES) firefighters responded to an early morning fire at a Keyano College (Riedel complex) townhouse unit off Franklin/Manning Avenue on Jan. 3.

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Winter Maintenance Subzones 3 and 4 active Jan. 6-10 for snow removal

Posted on Friday, January 03, 2025 10:40 AM

Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) Alerts

Keep streets clear and prevent delays by removing collection bins from the curb 

Subzones 3 and 4 will be active for snow removal operations Jan. 6-10, with on-street parking...

WMZ
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Timberlea townhouse unit significantly damaged in early New Year fire

Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2025 03:03 PM

Fire and Emergency Services

Shortly after midnight, Jan. 1, Regional Emergency Services (RES) firefighters responded to several 911 calls and arrived on scene to a fully involved garage fire in a...

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Candidate nominations open for 2025 municipal election

Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2025 03:00 PM

News Releases Mayor, Council and Administration

Candidate nominations are now open to all eligible residents interested in running for the position of RMWB mayor, councillor or school board trustee.

The general election for...

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Fort Chipewyan Winter Road load limit increasing to 15,000 kg on Dec. 31

Posted on Monday, December 30, 2024 02:00 PM

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road

Remember to plan ahead, drive to conditions and follow all posted signage. 

Effective Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. the load limit for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is...

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Holiday Service Update: roads, curbside collection, transit, office closures and lots more

Posted on Friday, December 20, 2024 02:29 PM

Transit News Releases

Plan your holiday season with these service updates in mind

(Fort McMurray, AB – Dec. 20, 2024) – With the holidays just around the corner, residents are reminded of the...

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