Posts by Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Take a free opportunity to get rid of your old electronics, fuels, chemicals and other household hazardous items at the annual Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Roundup! 

An updated vision for active aging in Wood Buffalo was launched on Friday with the release of the new Wood Buffalo Age-Friendly Work Plan at the Golden Year’s Society.

Seniors, Elders, community partners and members of RMWB Council were present at the launch of the plan, which highlights goals, proposed actions, and strategic partners for each identified local priority.

Grant applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Community Investment Program (CIP) grant cycle.

CIP grant opportunities are available for registered non-profits, individuals, teams and groups. 

The deadline to apply is Sept. 30 at 4:30 p.m.

On Aug. 25, 2026, Bylaw Services executed a search warrant under the Alberta Animal Protection Act for a home in Gregoire, where 97 small breed dogs were found to be living inside. All 97 dogs were rescued by Animal Control and put into the care of the Fort McMurray SPCA. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending for the individual who was onsite where the dogs were found. 

Council has taken an important step to make residential garbage drop-off free at the landfill, which would take effect once the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw is amended in the coming weeks. 

Council passed a motion at its Aug. 25 meeting directing RMWB administration to bring forward a bylaw amendment which, once approved by Council, will allow free disposal of residential garbage at the landfill.  

A Bylaw Services Community Peace Officer observed a sports car excessively speeding on MacDonald Dr. near MacDonald Island in downtown Fort McMurray. During a routine laser speed enforcement event, the driver was recorded going 107 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.

The 23-year-old driver was pulled over by the officer and received an automatic mandatory court appearance for exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 51 km/h. 

Bylaw Services reminds everyone to drive safely and within the speed limit. Schools will be back in session in only a couple of weeks, and drivers are reminded to take extra precautions in school zones.

On all school days, the speed limit is 30 km/h from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Notice of development permits for July 30, 2026, with appeals to be filed by Aug. 20, 2026.

Do you have a creative project that you need support for? You may be eligible for an Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant that provides up to $5,000 for arts, culture and heritage-related projects in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.