Posts by Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

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. 

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 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. 

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) all month long with events honouring Indigenous culture and history in Wood Buffalo. 

Throughout June, join us and take part in upcoming events that reflect the stories and achievements of Indigenous peoples across the region and Canada.

Starting on Saturday, June 6, the load limits on all municipal gravel roads are being lifted.

Previously, spring conditions required some gravel roads to be limited to 75 per cent of the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) until the roads were fully thawed and dried.

A Special Council Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on June 16, 2026, in Jubilee Centre Council Chamber, to consider the Draper Area Structure Plan and other items specific to Draper. 

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is mailing 2026 property tax notices to all residential and commercial property owners.

Property tax payment must be made or electronically processed by a third-party financial institution by Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to avoid late payment penalties.

Register a float or apply for a fundraising opportunity at the Canada Day Parade! On July 1st at 10:30 a.m., the parade will travel down Franklin Ave in style.