News Releases

Seasonal flood mitigation measures to be removed; people advised to stay away from riverbanks. River breakup is now complete.

River breakup season is coming. As temperatures warm, ice on the Athabasca and Clearwater rivers melts and breaks apart, elevating the risk of flooding.

Household recycling need. s.

Expanded hazard reduction burning program will lessen wildfire risk for Wood Buffalo. Controlled burns will begin as soon as Monday next week across many areas of the Municipality as part of an enhanced hazard burn reduction program which will reduce.

Beginning on Friday, April 4, the load limits on municipal gravel roads are being lowered to 75 per cent of the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Gravel roads with load limits.

The Municipality officially launched its 2025 municipal census campaign today, designating the occasion as Municipal Census Day. The goal of the census is to get an accurate population count to ensure the RMWB receives the appropriate amount of funding for infrastructure improvements.

Fire Marshal Nick Brenner is reminding everyone to. cook safely.

Apply early for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant. The Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant provides up to $5,000 for arts, culture and heritage-related projects in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

Interested in helping your community represent local policing priorities and concerns to local RCMP leadership?.

The Emergency Social Services (ESS) team is looking for dedicated community members to help during emergencies. ESS volunteers work with municipal responders to assist people during times of crisis like wildfires, floods, and other emergencies.