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The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has received an appeal against a Development Officer’s Refusal of Development Permit No. 2026-DP-00266, an application for a Single Detached Dwelling with Attached Garage, Rear Uncovered Deck (2.74m x 3.81m), at the property known as Lot 75, Block 1, Plan 8021827, being 111 Graham Place, Fort McMurray, Alberta.  A hearing has been scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

A Bylaw Services Community Peace Officer observed a sports car excessively speeding on MacDonald Dr. near MacDonald Island in downtown Fort McMurray. During a routine laser speed enforcement event, the driver was recorded going 107 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.

The 23-year-old driver was pulled over by the officer and received an automatic mandatory court appearance for exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 51 km/h. 

Bylaw Services reminds everyone to drive safely and within the speed limit. Schools will be back in session in only a couple of weeks, and drivers are reminded to take extra precautions in school zones.

On all school days, the speed limit is 30 km/h from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The RMWB is considering options for a potential community gathering space near Gregoire Lake Estates. The proposed space would focus on passive-use activities, providing opportunities for residents to walk, relax, enjoy nature and gather with others near the water.

Development Permits for Aug. 20, 2026

Construction of a new laydown yard for the Abasand Cemetery is scheduled to commence on August 20, 2026. Work will start with equipment mobilization and work site preparation before construction activities begin.

Firefighters from across the region successfully extinguished a large scrap metal fire at a local business located at the RMWB Landfill site on the weekend.