News Releases

Planning and Development Services is currently reviewing rules for portable signs in the region, following a Council motion from earlier this year.

A new exhibition, Art for Social Change, is coming to Keyano College from Dec. 3 to 10, showcasing seven multidisciplinary artists whose installations explore the theme of accessibility. These artworks will be displayed within the hallways of Keyano Theatre and the Clearwater Campus from December 3, International Day for Persons with Disabilities, until December 10, International Human Rights Day.

he Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking voter input to build on lessons learned from this year’s municipal election. Feedback gathered from the Municipal Voter Experience survey will help enhance how future elections are planned and delivered.  

Holiday spirit on the menu: Free luncheon for Elders and seniors on Dec.4

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for the hamlet of Fort Chipewyan, confirming that tap water is safe to drink and meets Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is marking the end of the 2025 summer construction season, with major infrastructure and community improvement projects advancing across the region.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has received $260,000 in funding from the Government of Alberta through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s (MCCAC) Community Energy Conservation Program (CEC Program).

The funding will support a retrofit lighting project at Vista Ridge All Seasons Park to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The RMWB joined several municipalities from across Canada, Ireland, Italy, and Slovenia on stage at the 2025 Communities in Bloom (CiB) National and International Awards Ceremonies on Oct. 18, 2025. The RMWB won three awards: Community Appearance Award, landscape Award, and the Best Downtown Area Award.

Following Council approval at the March 25 meeting, the new Land Use Bylaw (No. 26/001) comes into effect Jan. 1, 2026.

Developed with extensive public engagement over multiple years, the new Land Use Bylaw (LUB) will provide residents, businesses and developers with a user-friendly document that addresses current community needs and supports economic growth and responsible development.  

The election may be over, but residents have a chance to help their community by advising the new Mayor and Council on a board or committee.

Get involved, gain valuable experience and network with like-minded residents by applying to join a Council-appointed board or committee. There are more than 35 vacancies among nine Municipal boards and committees. Apply for an open position at rmwb.ca/boards, or at your local municipal office.