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Residents encouraged to be wildfire safe and keep informed this summer. The municipality has lifted the Fire Ban for the urban service area of Fort McMurray.

Date of Notice: August 1, 2024. Appeal to be filed by: August 22, 2024.

. (Fort McMurray, AB – July 29, 2024) – Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo residents know first-hand what it’s like to experience the lasting impacts of wildfire.

This document is the approved development permit for the construction of a new commercial project, including a liquor store, office, and warehouse at 193 Mackenzie Avenue. For full details on conditions and stipulations, please.

Date of Notice: August 29th, 2024. Appeal to be filed by: September 19, 2024.

The Evacuation Alert for the hamlet of Janvier has been lifted. Alberta Wildfire has made significant progress on containing Wildfire LWF-136 (part of the Kettle River Complex) and the much-improved weather conditions will further support those operations.

Date of Notice: July 25, 2024. Appeal to be filed by: August 15, 2024.

Alberta Transportation has reopened Highway 881 in both directions. .

Date of Notice: July 18, 2024. Appeal to be filed by: August 8, 2024.

Alberta Transportation. has closed Highway 881 from kilometre 213 to kilometre 241 (north of Janvier) due to nearby wildfire LWF-136 and other wildfires in the area.

Janvier residents should be ready to leave on short notice. An Evacuation Alert has been issued for the hamlet of Janvier, due to nearby wildfires, LWF-136 and LWF 142.

Mayor Sandy Bowman has issued the following statement on the passing of Doug Faulkner, former Mayor:. “We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Doug Faulkner, former Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Explore the trail to learn about the boreal forest and managing wildfire risk. A new interpretive trail showcasing the connections between the boreal forest, wildfires, and FireSmart, was welcomed with an official opening ceremony today.

At last night’s Council meeting, the. Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo – 2023 Annual Update.

OHV use prohibited on Abasand roads during Fire Ban; Conditions extremely dry. A Fire Ban is now in place for the Urban Service Area of Fort McMurray.

Due to a power outage, the July 9 Council meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for July 10 at 3 p. m. .

Looks like summer is finally here! It’s construction season and the Safety Codes department is pleased to share the following information with you, as we continue to support our community and be of assistance to you.

At last night’s special Council meeting, the motion to make all RMWB Councillors full-time was reconsidered and defeated. This means that all RMWB Councillors will go back to being part-time and there will be no changes to Councillors’ duties or compensation.

As the Fort McMurray Fire Department celebrates this noteworthy anniversary, it is my honour to offer a few words to acknowledge the dedicated and brave people who built and shaped the department’s history. 1974 was a foundational year for the FMFD with the positions of Fire Chief (Roy Hawkins) and Deputy Fire Chief (Archie Goodwin) elevated to full-time and with the hiring of Joe Gautier, the first full-time paid firefighter that July.

Date of Notice: July 4th, 2024. Appeal to be filed by: July 25th, 2024.