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Once finished, the infrastructure will work together with the other completed flood mitigation reaches to help reduce flood risk and better protect residents, businesses and the community.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has lifted the Do Not Consume Water Advisory for infants, children up to 13 years of age and pregnant women in Fort McKay, confirming that tap water is safe for everyone. Comprehensive water testing confirms manganese levels are below the Health Canada limits.

Members of the Fort McKay First Nation, Fort McKay Métis Nation and all residents in Fort McKay using the municipal water system should run their taps for 10-15 minutes to clear the water lines in their home.

The Regional Emergency Services (RES) 911 Dispatch Centre recently achieved an important international accreditation for emergency medical dispatching, representing the highest level of service for public safety communications.

Development Permits for July 9, 2026

Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA. 2000 c.M-26, a Special Wood Buffalo Downtown Revitalization Advisory Committee meeting is hereby scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m. on the 8th day of July 2026, in Room 206 Jubilee Centre, 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta.

The Municipality is replacing the existing Wood Buffalo Lift Station located on Woodward Lane. This project will improve the reliability and resiliency of the wastewater system serving your neighbourhood.