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River breakup is in progress. An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Draper due to the potential of an ice jam flooding event along the Clearwater River. Water levels could impact egress and access on Garden Lane and River Bend Close. Residents in the alert area do not have to leave but should be ready to evacuate on short notice. Find all updates at rmwb.ca/riverbreakup
Ice jam has started to shift. Warm weather has assisted in melting of the ice jam.
The ice jam near Fort McMurray started shifting earlier this morning. It is expected that the ice jam will continue to melt in place or start moving downstream. Municipal and provincial officials continue to monitor river water levels and conditions. River water levels on the Clearwater River rose slightly overnight due to snowmelt. River water levels on the Athabasca River have continued to decrease.
It’s critical to stay away from riverbanks while river breakup continues. The river is unpredictable and sudden changes in water levels can make riverbanks very dangerous.
Controlled burns may begin as soon as today and will continue throughout May across the Municipality to reduce the wildfire risk in the region.
An ice jam on the Athabasca River north of Fort McMurray is causing water levels to rise. Water is high on the Athabasca river underneath the bridge, however these levels are being monitored closely
Celebrate Earth Day by signing up to make a difference in cleaning up the community! Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help beautify the region after a long, cold and snowy winter.
At the March 24 Council meeting, the municipal Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) was accepted as information.
Council directed Wood Buffalo Housing and Development Corporation (WBHD) and RMWB administration to collaborate on a plan to achieve a housing strategy, including who will complete future housing needs assessments, timelines and report back to Council by June 2026.
The Municipality is looking for nominations of local First Nation and Métis athletes, community builders and local legends to be part of the 2026 Indigenous Sports Gallery as it travels around the region for public display.
The gallery is intended to inspire youth and celebrate the story of Indigenous athletes and their ongoing contributions to sport in the region. Nominations are open from April 7 to May 4.
Here’s everything you need to know about holiday services over the Easter long weekend, including transit, landfill and office hours, curbside collection, and options for outdoor fun.
Pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA. 2000 c.M-26, a Special Council Meeting is hereby scheduled to take place at 5 p.m. on April 7, 2026, in the Jubilee Centre Council Chamber
Through the federal government’s Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF), the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) contributed $367,296 to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). This funding will go to the Salvation Army to hire two temporary positions, including a homelessness prevention coordinator and a rent bank program specialist to support its Homelessness Prevention Project.
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