News

Fort McMurray firefighters and fire investigators responded to two separate, serious fires overnight. No injuries were reported, but a mobile home in the Gregoire neighborhood and a single-family home in lower downtown were significantly damaged and are considered total losses.

All are invited to join the Community Gathering and Walk on Sept. 30 to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Regional Emergency Services (RES) is launching a public engagement to gather feedback on local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and ambulance services. Between Sept.23 and Nov.17 residents are encouraged to share their experience from the first momentsan ambulance arrives on scene at an emergency, the transport to hospital in the ambulance, and the transfer into the hospital.  

The list of candidates for the municipal election and school board trustee election in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is now official.

At a Special Council Meeting held on September 18, 2025, RMWB Council approved a series of recommendations to ensure the continued preservation of heritage assets at the Heritage Village and Heritage Shipyard in Fort McMurray.

Burbank Directional Drilling has been contracted by Rogers Communications Inc. to install new underground services in front of several properties in Thickwood, Fort McMurray.

kiyām Community Park will come alive with light, imagination and wonder as igNIGHT returns with its biennial public art exhibition. The 2025 exhibition, Into the Unknown, is free for all ages and will be available each night from Oct. 1–5.

Get rid of your old electronics, household chemicals and other household hazardous items at the annual Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Roundup!

Thinking of running for RMWB Council or a local school board? There’s still time to file your nomination papers!