News Releases

The holiday season is almost here and Mayor and Councillors are excited to once again host Elders and community members ages 65 and older at Council’s annual Holiday Luncheon.

Enter to win an emergency car kit by submitting a photo at rmwb.ca/EmergencyPreparedness

Following activation of the Extreme Weather Response Plan, all subzones will be inactive Nov. 2 to 6, with no parking restrictions until further notice. 

Crews will begin back-alley maintenance, focusing on alleys with garbage and recycling collection, as well as maintenance on priority routes. Please remove belongings from your back alley to prevent delays and damage to personal items.

A cleared walkway or driveway can make a big difference. Snow Angel volunteers help our neighbours stay connected, independent, and able to leave their house for essential needs. 

Every volunteer matters – sign up as an individual or as part of a team (with friends, coworkers or fellow athletes) at rmwb.ca/snowangels.

It was a successful 2026 season for the FireSmart Home Assessment and FireSmart Home Rebate Program.

A recent house fire in Fort McMurray underscored the importance of an annual home assessment program offered by Regional Emergency Services.

Residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will save money through two changes approved by Council on October 27, 2026. 

The RMWB is activating its Extreme Weather Response Plan and implementing a rolling parking ban across Winter Maintenance Zone streets beginning Monday, Oct. 26.

The parking ban will move through the WMZ program based on each street’s regular WMZ day. Because the schedule overlaps, more than one group of WMZ streets may be under the parking ban on the same date.

Subzones 1 and 2 will be active from Oct. 26 to 30 for snow plowing operations with on-street parking restrictions in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Vehicles parked in active subzones will be subject to a $400 ticket and may be towed to the nearest available lawful parking location.

The Santa Claus Parade and Council’s Starry Night return to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo on Saturday, Dec. 5. Help spread the holiday spirit by joining the parade or volunteering!