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Election Day is here and it’s time to vote, Wood Buffalo!

Polls are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ride for free on RMWB Transit routes to help you get there and cast your ballot.

Find details about voting locations, ID requirements and who’s running at rmwb.ca/election

The Municipality does not expect results to be available on election night. Ongoing vote tallies will also not be available. The unofficial election results are anticipated to be released on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

An unattended candle in a bedroom is the suspected cause of a late afternoon fire that gutted a Timberlea home yesterday

The Winter Maintenance Zone (WMZ) program officially begins today with all winter maintenance subzones relaxed until further notice. When subzones are relaxed, on-street parking restrictions are not in effect. Residents are encouraged to sign up for WMZ alerts delivered straight to their inbox.

A development opportunity located in downtown Fort McMurray in the Central Business District is now available for proposals. This 0.54 acre parcel is prominently located on the corner of Franklin Ave. and Morrison St. with immediate access to Highway 63 and zoned for mixed-use development.

Fort McMurray firefighters and fire investigators responded to a serious early morning fire on Fireweed Crescent. No residents were home at the time. One firefighter sustained injuries during the response and was transported to hospital for treatment

Residents are invited to pick up printed flyers with essential election information at Jubilee Centre (9909 Franklin Ave.) during business hours. The flyers are also available at key locations and local businesses around Fort McMurray.  

These election flyers include details on voter eligibility and ID requirements, dates and locations for voting in advance and on election day, and more.

Due to the Canada Post strike, mail delivery is halted. This will impact the delivery of utility bills, ambulance invoices, general trade invoices and property tax reminders during this period.  

Residents remain responsible for paying their bills on time.

The Municipality will be replacing the existing timber pedestrian bridge with a culvert structure along the multi-use trail adjacent to Spruce Valley Drive in the Saprae Creek Community. The replacement is being undertaken due to structural concerns associated with the existing bridge.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 5-11, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” is focused on safely using these batteries. It is important to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries correctly.

Skip the crowds on Election Day and take advantage of advance voting at locations throughout the region, starting on Oct. 3.  

During advance voting, you can vote at any voting station. On Election Day (Oct. 20), you will need to cast your ballot at a voting station within your ward.

It’s time to vote, RMWB! Advance voting starts Oct. 3, and Election Day is Oct. 20. 

Local government doesn’t run itself — your vote helps shape how your community develops.

It also sets priorities for the services that keep it running.

This includes parks, public transit, recreation programs, animal and bylaw services, waste collection, water, and police and fire services.  

Mark your calendar and look at your choices. Be ready to vote in October!

The RWMB is featuring Council candidate profiles on its election webpage for the first time, giving voters a chance to learn more about their choices in the municipal election.

Videos recorded by Council candidates in the RMWB studio – as well as candidate-submitted profile statements – have been published on the Who’s Running webpage.