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April 25, 2024. .

Community Cleanup, Adopt-A-Trail and Community Gardening Day are back this spring. There are many ways to help keep Wood Buffalo clean and green: find out what programs and events are coming to the region this season!.

Appeal to be filed by: May 16, 2024. Development Permit Number.

(Fort McMurray, AB – April 24, 2024) – Major revisions to the bylaw regulating all outdoor fires and burning in the urban service area of Fort McMurray were approved by Council on April 23. The Outdoor Fire Bylaw provides clearer rules for backyard fire pits, fire permits and fire bans.

(Fort McMurray, AB – April 24, 2024) – Regional Emergency Services (RES) responded to a wildfire around 10:30 p. m. last night (April 23) near the Elsie Yanik and Dave McNeilly schools in Parsons Creek.

The Evacuation Alert for Saprae Creek Estates is no longer in effect as significant progress has been made in containing the fire. Alberta Wildfire crews are continuing with air and ground suppression.

An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Saprae Creek Estates due to the potential of the nearby wildfire spreading towards the community. If you are in Saprae Creek Estates stay alert and follow instructions from emergency responders.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING. Pursuant to Section 194 of the.

Appeal to be filed by: May 9, 2024. Development Number.

Spring is on the way and crews are getting ready to begin cleaning and sweeping streets. Beginning April 22, temporary parking restrictions will be in effect where work is happening.

Fire crews rescue resident trapped in basement; two taken to hospital. Regional Emergency Services responded to an early morning fire today that seriously damaged a four-unit townhouse complex in Timberlea and sent two residents to hospital.

Council has passed a resolution to remove and replace the current Board of Directors for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT), legally known as Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation. The Council resolution will see the organization reporting through its Chief Executive Officer directly to Council and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), by appointing members of Council and the CAO as the Board of Directors, on an interim basis, with the Mayor holding the Office of Chair.

Regional Emergency Services (RES) will begin controlled burns this week as part of the Municipality’s wildfire mitigation strategy. Controlled burns are led by trained staff from RES and only happen when conditions are safe to do so.

The Municipality is looking for nominations of local Indigenous athletes, community builders and local legends to be part of the travelling Indigenous Sports Gallery. The gallery is intended to recognize and honour the sporting achievements and ongoing contributions of members of local First Nation or Métis communities.

Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA. 2000 c. M-26, a Special Council Meeting is hereby scheduled to take place at 3:00 p. m.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo have signed a new five-year agreement to continue delivering emergency medical services (EMS) in the region. This contract ensures full cost recovery for the RMWB, as well as the continuity of a critical service for the community.

TAKE NOTICE. that Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:00 p. m.

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In accordance with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has applied to Environment and Protected Areas for an Extension to an existing approval Anzac Wastewater System. The operation is located.

Spring is in the air! 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.