News Releases

The Winter Maintenance Zone (WMZ) program officially starts today with all subzones inactive until further notice. This means on-street parking restrictions are not in effect.

While our streets remain free of snow, for now, there are still things you can do to help prepare for this winter season.

The Anzac Community School Playground is officially open, providing students, families, and community members with a new place to play, connect, and enjoy the outdoors. 

A Special Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. in Fort Chipewyan. Read the official notice. 

Through collaboration and engagement, the Committee will help advance regional priorities and strengthen connections with Indigenous communities, neighbouring municipalities and other levels of government.

Council approved several amendments to the Roads and Transportation Bylaw, including updates to dangerous goods routes, ticketing and towing measures, restrictions for tracking material onto roadways and e-scooter enforcement. These updates support the safe and effective use of municipal roadways, public spaces and transportation corridors.

Council has approved updates to the Urban Snow and Ice Control Program Policy that will help crews clear streets faster, improve public information, and reduce delays caused by illegally parked vehicles. 

For the second year in a row, Lithium-ion batteries are the focus of Fire Prevention Week. The 2026 Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 4-10, is focused on safely charging these batteries.

A Special Council Meeting is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on October 6, 2026

Council has approved the operating plan for the Fort McMurray Heritage Village and Heritage Shipyard, paving the way for the return of public programming and visitor experiences that celebrate the region’s rich history.