News Releases

As the construction season draws to a close, the final touches are being put on several Municipal construction projects before winter settles in. During the past six months, the RMWB has worked on 58 projects in the region.

The unofficial results for the 2024 Ward 4 byelection are in, and Stella Lavallee has been elected as Ward 4 Councillor for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The byelection results will be made official on Friday, Nov.

Mayor and Councillors are inviting Elders and community members who are 65 or older to join them for good food, great company and holiday cheer on Nov. 25 at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre.

Help drive regional growth and gain valuable experience; Apply by Nov. 17 at rmwb. ca/boards.

Sign up as a Snow Angel and be entered to win a brand-new snow blower!.

At the Nov. 26 meeting, Council approved Administration’s recommendations to adjust several user rates for Municipal services. The updated rates will take effect April 1, 2025.

Recruitment for new local board of directors to begin in coming weeks. In a strategic move to enhance economic growth, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council is recruiting for a new Board of Directors of the Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation (WBEDC), with a requirement that all members need to be permanent residents of the region.

Policy supported by community standards bylaw addressing harassment. Council approved a new organizational policy to support anti-racism within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Register a float or walking group in the Santa Claus Parade. The Santa Claus Parade and Council’s Starry Night holiday party are back on Dec.

(Fort McMurray, AB – October 8, 2024) – The list of candidates for the Municipal Ward 4 byelection is now official. The official list (in alphabetical order) is as follows.