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Bring your creative vision to life in the region
Posted on Monday, March 17, 2025 10:58 AM
Apply early for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant
The Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant provides up to $5,000 for arts, culture and heritage-related projects in Fort...

All Winter Maintenance Subzones relaxed March 17 - 24
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 11:09 AM
Road maintenance work will continue – Watch for no parking signs
All subzones are relaxed March 17 - 24. This means there will be no on-street WMZ parking restrictions during...

Help guide local policing priorities by joining the Municipal Policing Advisory Committee
Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2025 04:00 PM
Interested in helping your community represent local policing priorities and concerns to local RCMP leadership?
Applications are needed to fill seven voting positions on the...

Help when it matters most - join the Emergency Social Services team
Posted on Monday, March 10, 2025 09:03 AM
The Emergency Social Services (ESS) team is looking for dedicated community members to help during emergencies.
ESS volunteers work with municipal responders to assist people...

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road returning to 45,000 kg daytime limit starting Sunday
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 12:21 PM
Drive to conditions, plan ahead and follow all posted signage
Starting Sunday, March 9, the daytime load limit for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road will return to 45,000 kg.
The...

All Winter Maintenance Subzones relaxed March 10- 14
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 10:10 AM
Road maintenance will continue as needed on primary, secondary and tertiary streets
All subzones are relaxed March 10 -14. This means there will be no on-street WMZ parking...

La Loche Winter Trail closing March 6
Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 10:48 AM
Road conditions are poor and deteriorating due to warm weather
(Fort McMurray, AB – March 5, 2025) – The La Loche Winter Trail is closing for the season on March 6 at 10 a.m.,...

Annual river breakup preparations underway
Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2025 08:56 AM
Temporary closure of Clearwater Drive section set for March 8
Crews will soon begin seasonal flood mitigation preparations to help protect homes and businesses during river...

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road reducing to 5,000 kg daytime limit on March 4
Posted on Monday, March 03, 2025 12:21 PM
Heavy vehicles up to 45,000 kg must drive during nighttime hours to preserve winter road
Starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, the daytime load limit for the Fort Chipewyan...

Notice of Special Meeting - March 3, 2025
Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 04:17 PM
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Feb. 28, 2025
Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA. 2000 c.M-26, a Special Council Meeting is hereby scheduled to take place...

Council approves more flexible rules for business signage
Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 02:15 PM
At the Feb. 25 Council meeting, changes to the Window and Freestanding sign provisions in the current Land Use Bylaw (LUB) were approved.
More flexibility for window and...
All Winter Maintenance Subzones relaxed March 3-7
Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 11:00 AM
Snow clearing will continue on primary, secondary and tertiary streets
All subzones are relaxed March 3-7. This means there will be no on-street WMZ parking restrictions...

Municipality, Cenovus Energy sign mutual aid agreement to support Conklin fire response
Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 10:46 AM
A mutual aid agreement recently signed between the Municipality and Cenovus Energy Inc. will support fire and rescue operations in Conklin.
When available, emergency resources...

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo to host 2027 Alberta 55 plus Provincial Games
Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2025 03:00 PM
RMWB selected to host participants from across the province in August 2027
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo will host the Alberta 55 plus Provincial Games in Aug. 2027.
Organizers...

Flex your creative skills with Public Art Wood Buffalo
Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 09:02 AM
See what upcoming opportunities we have for artists locally and beyond!
Looking for an opportunity to showcase your talent? Public Art Wood Buffalo has you covered!
Apply for...

$1.9 million in funding approved for local non-profits supporting homelessness initiatives
Posted on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 01:37 PM
Grant funding impacted by change to provincial 2025-26 funding model
On Feb. 19, the Homelessness Initiatives Strategic Committee (HISC) approved and allocated grants totaling...

Winter Maintenance Subzones 1 and 2 active Feb. 24-28 for snow removal
Posted on Friday, February 21, 2025 10:55 AM
Remove vehicles and curbside collection bins on your designated day
Subzones 1 and 2 will be active for snow removal operations Feb. 24-28, with on-street parking restrictions...

Assessment notices headed to property owners in the RMWB
Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2025 01:30 PM
Appeals must be filed by April 28, 2025
If you own property in the region, you will soon be receiving your assessment notice in the mail.
Notices were issued by the Regional...

Winter Maintenance Subzones 3 and 4 active Feb. 17 - 21 for snow removal
Posted on Friday, February 14, 2025 10:59 AM
Prevent delays and keep streets clear for snowplows and equipment by removing collection bins from the curb
Subzones 3 and 4 will be active for snow removal operations Feb. 17...

Jody Butz appointed Interim CAO for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025 09:32 AM
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is pleased to announce that Jody Butz has been appointed as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective immediately. Butz...