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Applications being accepted for three municipal committees

Posted on Wednesday, August 05, 2020 01:08 PM

The Municipality is accepting applications for volunteers to serve on three of its Council-appointed Committees.

Committees advise Council on matters that affect the public, giving...

Community conversation on flood risk continues with open houses

Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2020 03:20 PM

Land development options for flood-affected communities will be shared at upcoming open houses.

The feedback from these sessions will help shape the final administrative recommendation....

Home Fire Safety Program offers free smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to Timberline residents

Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2020 03:09 PM

Regional Emergency Services (RES), with support from Enbridge Pipelines Inc., is launching the seventh season of the Home Fire Safety Program. The residences of the Timberline...

Regional Emergency Services launches new FireSmart photo contest

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 04:10 PM

Regional Emergency Services has launched a new FireSmart photo contest to encourage residents to take FireSmart action at home this summer.

The contest allows residents to enter...

Community participation required for July 28 Council meeting on flood risk

Posted on Friday, July 24, 2020 02:21 PM

The Municipality is encouraging residents and business owners to register as delegates in advance of the Council meeting on July 28 about flood risk, which is scheduled to begin...

Fort McMurray sports fields temporarily closed until July 27

Posted on Friday, July 24, 2020 11:32 AM

Effective immediately, all Municipal football, soccer, rugby and cricket fields as well as ball diamonds in Fort McMurray are temporarily closed, due to heavy rain compromising...

One of the two boat launches located in Snye Point Park is now open

Posted on Friday, July 24, 2020 11:12 AM

One of the two boat launches located in Snye Point Park is now open to the public following a closure due to residual environmental impacts of the flooding earlier this year.

Residents...

More engagement opportunities announced for community conversation on flood risk

Posted on Friday, July 17, 2020 03:46 PM

The Municipality is hosting a townhall on Monday, July 20 at 6:10 p.m. The topic is “Flood Risk: A Community Conversation.” All residents and business owners are encouraged to...

Fort McKay ceremony celebrates start of new fire hall construction

Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2020 09:38 AM

A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of a new fire hall for Fort McKay was held on July 7.

Representatives from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo...

Nominate your neighbours for vibrant landscapes and beautiful floral displays

Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 12:16 PM

Residents are invited to recognize their neighbours for outstanding efforts in front yard beautification through the Nominate Your Neighbour program.

This year’s summer edition...

Curbside collection returns to regular operation July 14

Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 03:37 PM

Starting July 14, curbside collection in the Wood Buffalo Region will return to regular operations. This includes the regular collection of recycling materials.

Starting July 14,...

First pickleball court in the region now open in Waterways – play safe!

Posted on Friday, July 10, 2020 10:36 AM

Effective today, the first pickleball court in the region is now open in Waterways. The newly finished facility also houses new tennis and basketball courts for residents to enjoy.

As...

Spray parks opening July 4 – play safe!

Posted on Friday, July 03, 2020 03:57 PM

Starting July 4, Municipal spray parks will begin to open and be available for public use daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. Please play safe and stay safe...

Timberlea Landing Cashiers Office now open

Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2020 04:21 PM

The cashiers office at Timberlea Landing has re-opened, giving community members the option to pay their Municipal bills in-person once again.

The Timberlea Landing Cashiers Office...

Alberta Culture Days seeking artists, venues, and creative ideas to celebrate

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 04:47 PM

September is now Month of the Artist, and to complement this, Alberta Culture Days will span the month of September. Local event organizers are encouraged to register by July 10...

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