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No injuries were reported from a fire that destroyed a Gregoire Lakes Estate home on Friday afternoon, June 12.

Local First Nation and Métis youth athletes, community builders and local legends were honoured at the Indigenous Sports Gallery ceremony Thursday night. 

The ceremony was held at the Nikinan Community Centre on Fort McMurray 468 First Nation traditional territory. 

Municipal crews will be working on short-term control measures to prevent further erosion on a stretch of Aostra Road running along the Ruth Lake Reservoir. 

The work may be completed as early as end-of-day on Sunday, June 14.

Long-term erosion control measures will be installed after water levels recede. 

RMWB Council has approved the Strategic Governance Plan for the 2025-2029 term, at the June 9 Council meeting. It sets the strategic direction, oversight responsibilities, fiscal expectations, and accountability approach for the current Council term.

The Municipality is inviting local emerging and professional artists or their representatives to submit completed artwork for consideration to be purchased and added to the Municipal Public Art Collection.

Local artists interested in having their artwork featured in public spaces should start by reviewing the eligibility requirements and submission process. Submit artwork by July 30.

Learn more at rmwb.ca/BuyMyArt.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will be starting flood mitigation construction work in Reach 9 beginning on June 22, 2026. This notice provides information about the upcoming work, trail closures, expected impacts, and safety measures within the project area.

The Alberta Summer Games will take place from July 20–23, 2028, bringing together athletes, coaches, officials, families, and visitors from across the province.

Recruitment is now underway for the 2028 Alberta Summer Games Board positions. The Chairperson will be appointed in July, and remaining Board positions are expected to be filled by the end of August.