News Releases

If you live on one of the selected streets in Fort McMurray, you’ll be getting a bear-resistant bin delivered to your home this summer. Streets with the highest level of bear activity were selected, based on data from Alberta Fish and Wildlife. 

Ward 1 Councillor Ken Ball has formally submitted written notice of his resignation to Mayor Sandy Bowman and Interim Chief Administrative Officer Jody Butz, signaling his intention to resign from his position on Municipal Council effective immediately.

Council approved a new Roads and Transportation Bylaw (No. 25/020) at last night’s meeting. The new bylaw is aligned with Provincial legislation and will enhance community safety by providing clarity on traffic laws, and improving compliance, education, and enforcement tools.

Bylaw Services are now using drones to help enforce off-highway vehicle (OHV) laws. This has improved their ability to safely pursue riders illegally operating an OHV within Fort McMurray and lay charges. OHV laws are in place for the safety of everyone and the use of drones will help improve compliance with laws and enhance community safety.

A man helped extinguish a fire on Canada Day after climbing the outside of a four-storey building to alert residents.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has officially completed its 2025 Municipal Census, closing the count as of June 30. Over the past three months, thousands of residents and households took part either online, by phone or through in-person visits by enumerators.

The Municipality has lifted the fire ban for the urban service area of Fort McMurray and the Province has also lifted the fire ban for the surrounding forest area.

Although wildfire conditions have improved, residents are encouraged to be diligent and responsible while enjoying trails, campfires and backyard firepits.

Construction projects along the waterfront will support future flood mitigation efforts and help enhance Snye Point Park. As part of the Waterfront Park Revitalization Project, Snye Point Park—located on the east side of Hardin Street—will be closed from June 9 to Nov. 15, 2025, for the first phase of construction. Phase two will start in 2026.

A shed and contents was destroyed and several neighbouring sheds and a fence were damaged in an early morning backyard fire on Caldwell Crescent in Thickwood on June 3.

After two years of construction, the Fort McKay Community Centre was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration earlier today.