News Releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

It’s time to vote, RMWB! Advance voting starts Oct. 3, and Election Day is Oct. 20. 

Local government doesn’t run itself — your vote helps shape how your community develops.

It also sets priorities for the services that keep it running.

This includes parks, public transit, recreation programs, animal and bylaw services, waste collection, water, and police and fire services.  

Mark your calendar and look at your choices. Be ready to vote in October!

The RWMB is featuring Council candidate profiles on its election webpage for the first time, giving voters a chance to learn more about their choices in the municipal election.

Videos recorded by Council candidates in the RMWB studio – as well as candidate-submitted profile statements – have been published on the Who’s Running webpage.

Fort McMurray firefighters and fire investigators responded to two separate, serious fires overnight. No injuries were reported, but a mobile home in the Gregoire neighborhood and a single-family home in lower downtown were significantly damaged and are considered total losses.

All are invited to join the Community Gathering and Walk on Sept. 30 to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Regional Emergency Services (RES) is launching a public engagement to gather feedback on local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and ambulance services. Between Sept.23 and Nov.17 residents are encouraged to share their experience from the first momentsan ambulance arrives on scene at an emergency, the transport to hospital in the ambulance, and the transfer into the hospital.