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  • Get out and vote on Election Day

    Election Day is here and it’s time to vote, Wood Buffalo!

    Polls are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ride for free on RMWB Transit routes to help you get there and cast your ballot.

    Find details about voting locations, ID requirements and who’s running at rmwb.ca/election

    The Municipality does not expect results to be available on election night. Ongoing vote tallies will also not be available. The unofficial election results are anticipated to be released on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

  • Unattended candle suspected cause of Timberlea house fire

    An unattended candle in a bedroom is the suspected cause of a late afternoon fire that gutted a Timberlea home yesterday

  • WMZ sign
    Winter maintenance season begins with all subzones relaxed

    The Winter Maintenance Zone (WMZ) program officially begins today with all winter maintenance subzones relaxed until further notice. When subzones are relaxed, on-street parking restrictions are not in effect. Residents are encouraged to sign up for WMZ alerts delivered straight to their inbox.

  • An aerial photo of downtown Fort McMurray.
    Development opportunity in heart of downtown Fort McMurray available

    A development opportunity located in downtown Fort McMurray in the Central Business District is now available for proposals. This 0.54 acre parcel is prominently located on the corner of Franklin Ave. and Morrison St. with immediate access to Highway 63 and zoned for mixed-use development.

  • Fort McMurray firefighters respond to early morning house fire on Fireweed Crescent

    Fort McMurray firefighters and fire investigators responded to a serious early morning fire on Fireweed Crescent. No residents were home at the time. One firefighter sustained injuries during the response and was transported to hospital for treatment

  • Skate closer to home: Build a backyard rink this winter!

    With winter around the corner, it’s time to get ready for skating season!  

    The Community Backyard Rink program makes it easy for you to create temporary ice rinks on municipal property in your neighbourhood, helping families embrace winter safely 

  • An image of the election information flyer available for pickup at Jubilee Centre, lying on a faux-wooden desk.
    Election information flyers available for pickup at Jubilee Centre

    Residents are invited to pick up printed flyers with essential election information at Jubilee Centre (9909 Franklin Ave.) during business hours. The flyers are also available at key locations and local businesses around Fort McMurray.  

    These election flyers include details on voter eligibility and ID requirements, dates and locations for voting in advance and on election day, and more.

  • Canada Post strike impacting mail delivery – please use online options to pay your bill

    Due to the Canada Post strike, mail delivery is halted. This will impact the delivery of utility bills, ambulance invoices, general trade invoices and property tax reminders during this period.  

    Residents remain responsible for paying their bills on time.

  • Lithium-ion battery safety focus of Fire Prevention Week

    This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 5-11, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” is focused on safely using these batteries. It is important to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries correctly.

  • Advance voting starts Oct. 3 across the RMWB

    Skip the crowds on Election Day and take advantage of advance voting at locations throughout the region, starting on Oct. 3.  

    During advance voting, you can vote at any voting station. On Election Day (Oct. 20), you will need to cast your ballot at a voting station within your ward.


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