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Community gathers for opening of Reflections Lookout and the Emily Ryan Playground
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 02:26 PM
Visit the new lookout and park in Beacon Hill
Residents, dignitaries and community leaders gathered in Beacon Hill to celebrate the official opening of Reflections Lookout....
Paramedics wanted: Launch your firefighting career with the Fort McMurray Fire Department
Posted on Monday, July 14, 2025 09:55 AM
Are you a paramedic ready for your next big challenge? The Fort McMurray Fire Department (FMFD) is looking for highly skilled Primary or Advanced Care Paramedics who want to...
More bear-resistant bins coming to Fort McMurray homes
Posted on Friday, July 11, 2025 10:55 AM
Over 2,000 bins to be rolled out to homes this summer
If you live on one of the selected streets in Fort McMurray, you’ll be getting a bear-resistant bin delivered to your home...
Councillor Ken Ball Resigns Ward 1 Council Seat
Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 04:22 PM
Ward 1 Councillor Ken Ball has formally submitted written notice of his resignation to Mayor Sandy Bowman and Interim Chief Administrative Officer Jody Butz, signaling his...
Council approves new Roads and Transportation Bylaw to enhance community safety
Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 11:42 AM
E-scooter use prohibited in public spaces. The new bylaw clarifies rules and helps address public safety concerns
Council approved a new Roads and Transportation Bylaw (No....
Bylaw Services using drones to identify illegal off-highway vehicle use
Posted on Friday, July 04, 2025 03:45 PM
Municipal drones are now regularly being used to assist Bylaw officers in tracking, pursuing, and laying charges for illegal OHV use.
Bylaw Services are now using drones to...
Help bring the 2028 Alberta Summer Games to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
Posted on Friday, July 04, 2025 12:26 PM
Apply to join the Bid Committee before July 14
With unanimous Council support, the RMWB is preparing a formal bid to host the 2028 Alberta Summer Games. Community members,...
Bystander climbed Gregoire apartment building to alert residents to fire
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2025 02:00 PM
A man helped extinguish a fire on Canada Day after climbing the outside of a four-storey building to alert residents.
Just before 4:30 p.m. on July 1, multiple 911 calls were...
2025 municipal census wraps up in the RMWB
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2025 01:03 PM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has officially completed its 2025 Municipal Census, closing the count as of June 30. Over the past three months, thousands of...
Notice of Special Meeting - July 3, 2025
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2025 06:59 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 4 p.m. on the 3rd day of July, 2025...
Let’s celebrate Canada Day together
Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 01:58 PM
Safely enjoy the sights and sounds of the Canada Day Parade on July 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Canada Day is almost here! July 1 will be a day filled with exciting community events and...
Celebrate beautiful garden displays with Nominate Your Neighbour
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2025 02:26 PM
Communities in Bloom also introducing the Grow a Row, Share a Row initiative
It’s time to recognize beautiful gardens and storefronts across the region! Residents and...
Fort McMurray Fire Ban is lifted
Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2025 09:45 AM
Stay prepared and up to date on wildfire safety this summer
The Municipality has lifted the fire ban for the urban service area of Fort McMurray and the Province has also...
536 acres of land transferred to Municipality for future development
Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2025 02:26 PM
Municipality and Province finalize Master Land Exchange Agreement
A land agreement that’s been over a decade in the making is now complete, creating potential for future...
Evacuation Alert lifted for Conklin
Posted on Monday, June 09, 2025 03:31 PM
The Evacuation Alert for Conklin has been lifted.
The Caribou Lake Wildfire LWF-090 is still classified as out of control, but Alberta Wildfire has made significant progress...
Waterfront construction to improve flood mitigation and Snye Point Park
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 01:47 PM
Construction projects along the waterfront will support future flood mitigation efforts and help enhance Snye Point Park. As part of the Waterfront Park Revitalization...
RMWB Council supports land transfer and addition to reserve for Fort McKay First Nation
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 11:03 AM
Council has approved the transfer of a municipally owned parcel of land in Fort McKay to the Fort McKay Land Stewardship Society and endorsed Fort McKay First Nation’s...
Fort McMurray firefighters respond to early morning shed fire in Thickwood neighbourhood
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 03:03 PM
A shed and contents was destroyed and several neighbouring sheds and a fence were damaged in an early morning backyard fire on Caldwell Crescent in Thickwood on June 3.
Fort...
Celebrate Indigenous history and culture in Wood Buffalo
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 11:00 AM
Save the date for It’s Time to Read and Burgers and Bannock at the Island
Join us for a month-long celebration of Indigenous culture and history in recognition of National Indigenous...
Fort McKay Community Centre: A space for culture and connection
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2025 01:12 PM
After two years of construction, the Fort McKay Community Centre was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration earlier today.
Located at the west end...
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