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Don’t miss these convenient ways to dispose of large household items, appliances and more!

Register for the Heavy Item Pickup program or attend a Big Bin Event to dispose of large...

Splish splash into the long weekend as certain spray parks open  

With summer right around the corner, the grass and trees are turning green and Municipal crews are hard at...

(Fort McMurray, AB – May 20, 2022) – The Municipality mailed out about 35,000 property tax notices on May 18, 2022. Property owners should expect their 2022 Property Tax Notice to...

Start your spring yard cleanup this May long weekend!  

Seasonal yard waste pickup begins May 24 and runs until September 30. To guarantee that your yard waste makes it to...

Watch-out for temporary no parking signs. Ticketing and towing will be in effect 

With winter in the rear-view mirror, crews are hard at work cleaning and sweeping streets....

Learn more about the Act’s cruel, enduring impact on generations of Indigenous Peoples

(Fort McMurray, AB – May 17, 2022) – Join the It’s Time to Read Book Club in June as...

Drop off your residential waste for free from May 21 - 24!

It’s time to do some Spring cleaning! The Municipality is waiving landfill fees for residential waste during the May...

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA. 2000 c.M-26, a Special In Camera Council Meeting conducted through a combination of...

Regional Emergency Services (RES) to begin annual spring controlled burning to reduce wildfire risk in Fort McMurray

(Fort McMurray, AB – May 6, 2022) – RES will be seen around...

Safety and fares among several topics highlighted for taxi, ridesharing, limousine, and shuttle services in the region

The Municipality has developed an updated Vehicle for Hire...

Introducing the Wood Buffalo Age-Friendly Work Plan 2021-2024

As Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo’s population ages, the Municipality along with the Advisory Committee on Aging (ACoA),...

RMWB Council allocates funds to Centre of Hope, Salvation Army, Wood Buffalo Wellness Society and YMCA of Northern Alberta

(Fort McMurray, AB – April 29, 2022) – At the April 26,...

The Municipality is launching a new transit safety campaign to improve understanding of acceptable behaviour on buses and at stops.

“Everyone is welcome on public transit, and...

Interim CAO appointed, search for permanent CAO to get underway

(Fort McMurray, AB – April 27, 2022) –  Regional Council has received the resignation of Chief Administrative...

Over 200 applications submitted from downtown businesses

Starting May 16, 2022, the Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program will offer businesses $3M of additional incentives...