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

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.