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COVID-19 Information

Public health measures
The Government of Alberta has declared a state of public health emergency. Province-wide restrictions are in effect.
Find all government restrictions at alberta.ca/covid19.

Face coverings required
Under the latest Public Health Order from the Government of Alberta, face coverings are mandatory within all indoor public places and workplaces in Alberta. This provincial order supersedes the existing municipal Face Covering Bylaw.

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COVID-19 Response

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) continues to follow the direction of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.

Up-to-date information on the number of active and recovered COVID-19 cases in Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region is available on the Government of Alberta's Geospatial Map.

AHS remains the leading authority and trusted information source on the region's COVID-19 response. Visit Alberta.ca/covid19 for current and accurate information.

Community updates

Based on information provided by the Chief Medical Officer of Health during weekly live briefings, the RMWB prepares regular Community Updates that include information on local case numbers, outbreaks and measures. This update is posted here after most live, weekday briefings.

 

2021

  • January 25, 2021
  • January 21, 2021
  • January 18, 2021
  • January 14, 2021
  • January 11, 2021
  • January 7, 2021
  • January 4, 2021

 

2020

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  • December 23, 2020
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  • December 17, 2020
  • December 14, 2020
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  • November 30, 2020
  • November 26, 2020
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  • November 18, 2020
  • November 16, 2020
  • November 12, 2020

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Provincial Restrictions

On December 8, 2020 the Government of Alberta announced enhanced province-wide restrictions to help prevent the continued spread of COVID-19 and protect the health care system.

On January 18, some of the restrictions were lifted. Some province-wide restrictions remain in place including:

  • Ban on all indoor gatherings 
  • Some business closures and retail restrictions
  • Province-wide mandatory indoor public masking requirement
  • Mandatory work from home measures

Find full details on all provincial restrictions at alberta.ca/covid19.

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Municipal Closures and Service Interruptions

Some municipal spaces and services have been impacted by COVID-19 and Government of Alberta restrictions.

Parks, trails and green spaces

At this time, parks and trails remain open. Please follow all public health guidelines including physical distancing and proper hand hygiene. Do not use parks and recreation spaces if you are sick.

Benches, tables, playgrounds and park amenities are not sanitized. Use at your own risk.

Outdoor skating rinks

Outdoor skating rinks are open. Find more information on outdoor rinks at rmwb.ca/parks.

Tobogganing hills

Tobogganing hills remain open. Please follow all public health guidelines including physical distancing and proper hand hygiene. Do not use park and recreation spaces if you are sick.

Municipal facilities

At this time, Municipal facilities and buildings are closed to the public. Services can be accessed online on our website.

Bill and/or fine payments can be paid at pay.rmwb.ca or contact Pulse.

You can apply for permits at rmwb.ca/epermitting.

You can find updates and information about changes to spaces and services in the following places.

  • News section on this website
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  • Signs at municipal spaces

You may also contact PULSE.

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Information for Business

Government of Alberta restrictions

On Dec. 13, 2020 new Government restrictions come into effect limiting retail and restaurant operations and closing some business sectors. Full details of these restrictions are available online at alberta.ca/covid19.

Financial support

Funding is available for small and medium-sized businesses, co-ops and non-profits impacted by COVID-19 to offset a portion of their costs. Learn more about the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant.

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Face Covering Bylaw

Under the latest Public Health Order from the Government of Alberta, face coverings are mandatory within all indoor public places and workplaces in Alberta. This provincial order supersedes our existing Municipal Face Covering Bylaw however, the bylaw remains in effect. 

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Enforcement

Those who violate a public health order could be subject to a $1,000 fine.

If you are concerned someone is not following public health orders, you can:

  • remind them that not following orders is against the law and puts people at risk
  • submit a complaint to one of the following:
    • Bylaw Services through Pulse
      • Call Pulse at 780-743-7000 or submit online at pulse.rmwb.ca.
    • Alberta Health Services public health inspector
      • Submit a complaint online
      • Call 1-833-415-9179

Read more information about enforcement.

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Resources and Support

Resources and support are available to you.

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Language resources

Alberta Health Services has compiled multilingual resources for COVID-19.

Here are some key resources available in multiple languages:

  • How to safely use a non-medical mask or face covering: English | French | Cree | Dene | Spanish | Tagalog | Punjabi
  • Practice physical distancing: English | French | Spanish | Punjabi | Hindi
  • Mental health support: English | French | Spanish | Punjabi
Other resources
  • Government of Alberta Update on Covid-19
  • Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Community-based measures to mitigate the spread
  • Government of Canada Travel Health notices and advisories

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