News Releases

Homeowners across the region may be eligible for thousands of dollars in rebates for wildfire resistant home upgrades through the Municipality’s FireSmart Home Rebate Program after the completion of a home assessment.  

The Canadian Red Cross has announced more than $4 million in funding to support and enhance firefighting capabilities and existing wildfire risk reduction programming in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is mailing 2026 property tax notices to all residential and commercial property owners.

Property tax payment must be made or electronically processed by a third-party financial institution by Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to avoid late payment penalties.

Register a float or apply for a fundraising opportunity at the Canada Day Parade! On July 1st at 10:30 a.m., the parade will travel down Franklin Ave in style.

This construction season will see continued progress on capital projects from last year, while also introducing a few new ones focused on amenities for youth and families.

Splish, splash and a whole lot of laughs will be happening this May long weekend when the weather clears and spray parks begin to open! Parks crews are working hard to get spray parks ready to be enjoyed all summer long, with most spray parks expected to open today (May 15). 

The Community Cleanup Kickoff event, originally scheduled for May 14, has been rescheduled to May 21 due to inclement weather.

Event Details:

• New Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
• Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
• Location: kiyām Community Park
• Supplies will be provided. No need to register.

All residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to join us on the new date for a successful – and hopefully much sunnier – start to the cleanup season.

A Special Council Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on May 19 in the Anzac Recreation Centre (pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA. 2000 c.M-26), to consider bylaw amendments and Councillor motions specific to Anzac. 

You’re invited to join the conversation on improving winter maintenance in Fort McMurray. Your input will help identify where adjustments are needed and help inform updates to the Municipal Urban Snow and Ice Control Policy (OPE-150).

A Special Council Meeting is being held at the Anzac Recreation Centre on May 19. Community members are also invited to participate in free activities held at Camp Yogi earlier on the same day, to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Horse River Wildfire.