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COVID-19 Information

Public health measures
Province-wide restrictions are in effect by the Government of Alberta. Find all provincial restrictions at alberta.ca/covid19.

Face coverings mandatory under provincial requirement 
Face coverings continue to be mandatory under both the Municipal Face Covering Bylaw and the Government of Alberta's province-wide face covering requirement.  Learn more here. 

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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. Updates are posted here after most live, weekday briefings.

 2021 Community Updates
  • April 19, 2021
  • April 15, 2021
  • April 12, 2021
  • April 8, 2021
  • April 6, 2021
  • April 1, 2021
  • March 29, 2021
  • March 25, 2021
  • March 22, 2021
  • March 18, 2021
  • March 15, 2021
  • March 11, 2021
  • March 8, 2021
  • March 4, 2021
  • March 3, 2021
  • March 1, 2021
  • February 25, 2021
  • February 22, 2021
  • February 19, 2021
  • February 18, 2021
  • February 16, 2021
  • February 8, 2021
  • February 4, 2021
  • February 1, 2021
  • January 29, 2021
  • January 28, 2021
  • January 25, 2021
  • January 21, 2021
  • January 18, 2021
  • January 14, 2021
  • January 11, 2021
  • January 7, 2021
  • January 4, 2021
 2020 Community Updates
  • December 29, 2020
  • December 23, 2020
  • December 21, 2020
  • December 17, 2020
  • December 14, 2020
  • December 10, 2020
  • December 8, 2020
  • December 7, 2020
  • December 3, 2020
  • November 30, 2020
  • November 26, 2020
  • November 24, 2020
  • November 23, 2020
  • November 20, 2020
  • November 18, 2020
  • November 16, 2020
  • November 12, 2020

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Provincial Restrictions

The Government of Alberta continues to provide direction on the response to COVID-19 in the province.  

At this time, province-wide restrictions remain in place by the Government of Alberta to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health care system. The Government of Alberta is taking a phased approach to easing restrictions through the Path Forward Plan. 

Currently, Alberta is in Step 1 of the Path Forward Plan.

Find details on 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.

 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
  • Facebook page
  • Twitter page
  • Signs at municipal spaces

You may also contact PULSE.

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Information for Business

Government of Alberta restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions, put in place by the Government of Alberta, may impact the operation of your business. Find full details on all current restrictions 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.

Face Covering Bylaw  - required signage

When the Municipal Face Covering Bylaw is active, businesses are required to display signage in entrances of their business or vehicle for hire.


Signage for the Face Covering Bylaw is available in eight different languages. Please select one or more of the following signs to download, print and display at the entrance of your business or public vehicle. 

  • English (8.5"x11")
  • English (11"x17")
  • French (8.5"x11")
  • Dene (8.5"x11")
  • Cree (8.5"x11")
  • Spanish (8.5"x11")
  • Hindi (8.5"x11")
  • Tagalog (8.5"x11")
  • Punjabi (8.5"x11")

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Face Covering Requirement

Under the latest Public Health Order from the Government of Alberta, face coverings are mandatory within all indoor public places and workplaces in Alberta. Learn more here. 

How to properly discard your mask

Help keep our community clean by properly discarding your disposable mask in a lined garbage bin at home or in one of the many garbage receptacles in the region.

  • Discard your disposable masks in a garbage bin after use.
  • Please do not place them in the recycling bin.
  • Remember to wash your hands after before and after you remove your mask.

For more information on sorting your waste, visit rmwb.ca/sorting.

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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

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Resources and Support

Resources and support are available to you.

Federal and provincial support programs

Federal and Provincial support and resources are available for residents, First Nations, local businesses and community organizations affected by COVID-19.

  • Support for Albertans
  • Support for Canadians
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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