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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.