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New funding model for future natural disasters

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo would like to share that the Government of Alberta has announced changes to its Disaster...

Wood Buffalo residents embraced the region’s northern spirit and beautiful weather at this year’s WinterPLAY. With safety top of mind, WinterPLAY 2021 was spread out from Feb....

Artwork to display rich cultures of Indigenous Peoples of Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dene, and the unceded territory of the Métis.

As part of its ongoing...

As of March 10, 2021, the RMWB will not be permitting bicy­cles inside transit buses. Bike racks on the front of transit buses are still provided and available for use by transit...

Provisions of Municipal Face Covering Bylaw suspended

 On Thursday, February 25, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reported less than 50 active cases of COVID-19 in the region....

Valves installed since May 1, 2020 are eligible for reimbursement

Grants are available to install backwater valves in your homes at rmwb.ca/valve.

Grants reimburse a portion of...

The OHV Master Plan for the Urban Service Area is being updated 

Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts about off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in Fort McMurray...

Council’s recent motion on a national flood insurance strategy and community resiliency advocacy will be on the agenda at the Rural Municipalities Association (RMA) virtual convention...

On Monday, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reported less than 50 active cases of COVID-19 in the region. While the total number of cases has dropped below 50, the Municipal Face...

This afternoon, the court’s decision was to provide an interim injunction. I respect the decision of the Court. 

This does not mean the Province is better at dispatching ambulances....

Residents are encouraged to visit the website as reservations are required for activities

 WinterPLAY 2021 is an opportunity for residents to celebrate Wood Buffalo’s northern...

Temporary barriers, sandbag program roll out in March

(Fort McMurray, AB – February 10, 2021) – Details of the 2021 temporary flood mitigation program are being finalized.

In December,...

Wood Buffalo RCMP Policing priorities survey to run from Feb. 9 to Feb. 28

 The Municipality is seeking input from the public on the region’s policing priorities for fiscal...

 RMWB seeking public feedback on new Municipal Development Plan

The RMWB today announced the launch of Phase 2 Public Engagement for the new Municipal Development Plan, known...

The following joint letter was delivered to Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Tyler Shandro on February 1, 2021

Re: Ambulance Dispatch Consolidation Failures...