News Releases

Phase 3 of the Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program (DRIP) has been extended until funds are spent. Council approved the extension and minor updates to the program policy at the March 24 Council meeting.

Subzones 1 and 2 are active from March 23 to March 27 for snow removal with on-street parking restrictions in effect. When your subzone is active, move vehicles off the street on your designated maintenance day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Fort McMurray Fire Department (FMFD) is growing and has active postings for training officers, firefighter-paramedics and non-fire trained advanced care paramedics. Applications are also now being accepted for the Firefighter Cadet Program for registered paramedics

A fire significantly damaged a detached garage in Thickwood on March 16.

Select routes and schedules will be adjusted to expand service and better meet the needs of riders. The changes will take effect on March 20. 

Subzones 3 and 4 are active from March 16 to March 20 as the snow removal operation continues, with on-street parking restrictions in effect.  

Council approved five additional local non-profits to receive funding through the Community Investment Program (CIP).

The Community Investment Program Review Panel reviewed 43 applications that were previously denied or ineligible, and agreed with the majority of the decisions.

Subzones 1 and 2 are active from March 9 to March 13 as the snow removal operation continues, with on-street parking restrictions in effect. 

Subzones 3 and 4 are expected to be active from March 16 to March 20 for snow removal. 

Mayor Sandy Bowman delivered the 2026 State of the Union Address at the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on March 4.

Subzones 3 and 4 are active for snow removal from March 2 to March 6, with winter maintenance returning to its regular schedule and on-street parking restrictions in effect.

Subzones 1 and 2 are expected to be active from March 9 to March 13.