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Stella Lavallee was sworn in immediately before Tuesday’s Council meeting as Ward 4 Councillor for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. She can now participate and represent Ward 4 in all Council business, including the upcoming 2025 budget deliberations.

Local Indigenous athletes, community builders and local legends were honoured at the Indigenous Sports Gallery ceremony at Shell Place on Friday night. The gallery is intended to inspire youth and celebrate the story of Indigenous athletes and their ongoing contributions to sport in the region.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RWMB) is proposing a $645. 6 million budget for 2025. The proposed budget is now available online at.

Bylaw Services lay charges for illegal OHV use; Snowmobiles not included in Abasand OHV Pilot Project. Gearing up for winter?

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.