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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The Evacuation Alert for Saprae Creek Estates is no longer in effect as significant progress has been made in containing the fire.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...

Notice of Special Meeting - In Camera - April 7, 2024
Posted on Saturday, April 06, 2024 02:00 PM
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 3:00 p.m. on the 7th day of April...

New AHS, Municipal agreement cements delivery of emergency medical services
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2024 11:55 AM
Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo have signed a new five-year agreement to continue delivering emergency medical services (EMS) in...

Joint Announcement: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Withdraws 120-Day Notice to CUPE 1505
Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2024 08:54 PM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has officially withdrawn the 120-day notice previously issued to the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1505 (CUPE 1505). This...

CAO’s Statement: Update on Alternative Service Delivery Options
Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2024 01:52 PM
“On February 29, 2024, nearly a month ago, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo shared information on proposed alternative service delivery options for operational...

Spring load limits in effect for gravel roads March 25
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2024 01:49 PM
UPDATE May 29, 2024: all load limits have been lifted for the season.
Beginning March 25, the load limits on municipal gravel roads are being lowered to 75 per cent of the...

Mayor’s Statement: Alternative Service Delivery Options
Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 09:59 AM
Mayor Sandy Bowman has issued the following statement:
“Over the last several days, I’ve had the opportunity to have many conversations regarding the recent announcement that...

Register security cameras with RCMP and tag your property to prevent theft
Posted on Monday, March 11, 2024 11:30 AM
Residents encouraged to tag valuable property through free kit; register security camera locations in database
(Fort McMurray, AB – March 11, 2024) – A new high-tech tool to...

Mayor's statement: Honourable Guy Boutilier, ECA, remembered for years of service to Wood Buffalo
Posted on Friday, March 08, 2024 03:45 PM
Mayor Sandy Bowman has issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Guy Boutilier, ECA:
“My thoughts, deepest sympathies and condolences are firmly with...

Annual river breakup preparations beginning
Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2024 03:30 PM
Fewer seasonal measures needed as permanent flood mitigation progress continues
(Fort McMurray, AB – March 6, 2024) – Seasonal flood mitigation measures to help protect homes...