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Following an above-average snowfall this winter, the snow disposal site located at Tower Rd. will close Saturday, May 2, at 5 p.m. 

An ice run from the Town of Athabasca has moved closer but has not reached the existing ice jam near Fort McMurray. This ice run continues to be monitored, and it is still expected to reach Fort McMurray over the coming days. 

At the April 28 meeting, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Council approved the 2026 Property Tax Rate Bylaw with no changes to municipal tax rates.

An ice run from the Town of Athabasca is expected to move toward Fort McMurray today. As it has traveled downstream, it has not produced significant surges. It is anticipated to meet the existing downstream ice jam near Fort McMurray this afternoon and may result in a small, temporary rise in water levels. In the event the ice run causes the ice jam to release, water level fluctuations may be more rapid.

The Athabasca and Clearwater rivers are being continuously monitored, and flood protection measures are in place.  Water levels have remained stable throughout the day.

Tuesday evening, water levels stabilized and there were minimal changes overnight. While this is a positive report, river breakup is still occurring and water levels can change quickly

An ice jam on the Athabasca River north of Fort McMurray is causing water levels to rise. Water is high on the Athabasca river underneath the bridge, however these levels are being monitored closely

An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Draper due to the potential of an ice jam flooding event along the Clearwater River. Water levels could impact egress and access on Garden Lane and River Bend Close.

An ice jam on the Athabasca River north of Fort McMurray is causing water levels to rise. The water is currently high on the Athabasca underneath the bridge, however these levels are being monitored closely.