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Take part in Wood Buffalo’s largest pond hockey tournament
Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025 01:19 PM
Shootout on the Snye returns to WinterPLAY Feb. 21 to 23
Join the age-old tradition of outdoor pond hockey: WinterPLAY’s Shootout on the Snye is back, February 21 to 23!
For...
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road reducing to 5,000 kg on Tuesday
Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025 12:22 PM
Starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the vehicle load limit for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is reducing to 5,000 kg to prevent damage to the road during forecasted warm...
Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 active Jan. 13-17 for snow removal
Posted on Friday, January 10, 2025 10:45 AM
Snow removal from back-alleys is in progress. Please ensure personal belongings aren’t blocking access.
Subzones 1 and 2 will be active for snow removal operations Jan.13-17,...
La Loche Winter Trail open to light vehicles at noon Jan. 6
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 03:26 PM
The La Loche Winter Trail is open to light vehicles less than 5,000 kg as of noon, Jan. 6.
Load limits will be increased as soon as it is safe to do so, and all changes will...
RES firefighters respond to fire at Keyano College townhouse unit
Posted on Friday, January 03, 2025 11:43 AM
Regional Emergency Services (RES) firefighters responded to an early morning fire at a Keyano College (Riedel complex) townhouse unit off Franklin/Manning Avenue on Jan. 3.
Winter Maintenance Subzones 3 and 4 active Jan. 6-10 for snow removal
Posted on Friday, January 03, 2025 10:40 AM
Keep streets clear and prevent delays by removing collection bins from the curb
Subzones 3 and 4 will be active for snow removal operations Jan. 6-10, with on-street parking...
Timberlea townhouse unit significantly damaged in early New Year fire
Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2025 03:03 PM
Shortly after midnight, Jan. 1, Regional Emergency Services (RES) firefighters responded to several 911 calls and arrived on scene to a fully involved garage fire in a...
Candidate nominations open for 2025 municipal election
Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2025 03:00 PM
Candidate nominations are now open to all eligible residents interested in running for the position of RMWB mayor, councillor or school board trustee.
The general election for...
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road load limit increasing to 15,000 kg on Dec. 31
Posted on Monday, December 30, 2024 02:00 PM
Remember to plan ahead, drive to conditions and follow all posted signage.
Effective Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. the load limit for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is...
Holiday adjustments to garbage, recycling collections and landfill
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2024 11:00 AM
Curbside collection on statutory holidays moved to weekend dates; Landfill closed on all statutory holidays.
With Santa arriving soon, there areadjustments to the curbside collection...
Holiday Service Update: roads, curbside collection, transit, office closures and lots more
Posted on Friday, December 20, 2024 02:29 PM
Plan your holiday season with these service updates in mind
(Fort McMurray, AB – Dec. 20, 2024) – With the holidays just around the corner, residents are reminded of the...
Resident injured in Gregoire neighborhood mobile home fire
Posted on Friday, December 20, 2024 12:45 PM
A resident was transported to hospital with undetermined injuries as the result of a mobile home fire on Grant Way on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 19.
Fort McMurray firefighters...
All Winter Maintenance Subzones relaxed Dec. 23-Jan. 3
Posted on Friday, December 20, 2024 10:43 AM
Snow clearing will continue on primary, secondary and tertiary streets, with school zones as a priority
All subzones are relaxed over the holidays from Dec. 23-Jan. 3. This...
Grants totaling $6.95 million approved by Community Investment Program committee
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 01:07 PM
Funding will support community organizations, individuals and athletes in the region
On Dec. 8, the Community Investment Program Approval Committee (CIPAC) approved and...
Transit adds a new route—your bus ride to Vista Ridge is here!
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:11 AM
Catch the bus Saturdays Jan. 4-March 29 at the scheduled times
No ride to the ski hill? No problem! Transit will drive you and your gear to Vista Ridge and back. For the...
Toys collected from local businesses, schools and community groups
Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024 03:48 PM
Santas Anonymous donations collected by RMWB Transit for Stuff-A-Bus toy drive
Two RMWB Transit buses loaded with toys and gifts for Santas Anonymous arrived at Father Patrick...
Structure fire - Lakeshore Road - Fort McMurray 468 First Nation
Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024 02:16 PM
Just before 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Regional Emergency Services (RES) firefighters from Anzac and Fort McMurray responded to a 911 call and arrived on scene to a fully...
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road to open at noon, Dec. 17
Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024 01:31 PM
The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is opening at noon, Dec. 17, to light vehicles less than 5,000 kg in weight.
Drivers should watch for equipment and crews on the road and expect...
Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 active Dec. 16-20 for snow removal operation
Posted on Friday, December 13, 2024 10:45 AM
All subzones relaxed from Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 for the holidays
Subzones 1 and 2 will be active from Dec. 16 - 20 with on-street parking restrictions in effect. Crews will be...
‘Tis the season for outdoor fun in Wood Buffalo!
Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2024 01:45 PM
Check out our must-do list of winter activities! Find outdoor recreation spaces at rmwb.ca/parks
There’s so much to see and do in the region over the winter.
Here are our top...
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