News Releases

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.

The Municipality has removed the Water Conservation Advisory for users of the municipal water treatment plant in Fort Chipewyan. Regular use of tap water may resume. All recent test results confirm the Fort Chipewyan Water Treatment Plant continues to produce potable water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. 

This year’s Home Fire Safety Program will focus on the Bear Ridge, Cartier Heights, Cartier Mobile Home Park, and Timber Heights neighbourhoods. Teams will go door-to-door to offer inspections. If existing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are found to be outdated or not working, free replacements will be provided.

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. 

Public Works crews and other municipal staff will be working along Highway 63 this week between the Saprae Creek Trail (Airport Road) and the Parsons Creek Interchange as part of community cleanup efforts.

Homeowners across the region may be eligible for thousands of dollars in rebates for wildfire resistant home upgrades through the Municipality’s FireSmart Home Rebate Program after the completion of a home assessment.  

The Canadian Red Cross has announced more than $4 million in funding to support and enhance firefighting capabilities and existing wildfire risk reduction programming in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta.

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.

This construction season will see continued progress on capital projects from last year, while also introducing a few new ones focused on amenities for youth and families.