News Releases

An updated vision for active aging in Wood Buffalo was launched on Friday with the release of the new Wood Buffalo Age-Friendly Work Plan at the Golden Year’s Society.

Seniors, Elders, community partners and members of RMWB Council were present at the launch of the plan, which highlights goals, proposed actions, and strategic partners for each identified local priority.

On October 5, your recycling services will change. This is part of Alberta's new Extended Producer Responsibility program, which shifts recycling responsibility to the producers who make the products. Here's what you need to know. 

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council has appointed the Board of Directors for the 2028 Alberta Summer Games Host Society, marking a key milestone in the region's preparation to host the Games.

Grant applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Community Investment Program (CIP) grant cycle.

CIP grant opportunities are available for registered non-profits, individuals, teams and groups. 

The deadline to apply is Sept. 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Last week’s wildland fire in the forested area behind McKinley Crescent, was caused by an abandoned campfire according to a Regional Emergency Services investigation report.

On Aug. 25, 2026, Bylaw Services executed a search warrant under the Alberta Animal Protection Act for a home in Gregoire, where 97 small breed dogs were found to be living inside. All 97 dogs were rescued by Animal Control and put into the care of the Fort McMurray SPCA. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending for the individual who was onsite where the dogs were found. 

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is looking at the feasibility of a dirt bike track in Anzac and want to better understand community interest and to help determine if this project is feasible. 

Council has taken an important step to make residential garbage drop-off free at the landfill, which would take effect once the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw is amended in the coming weeks. 

Council passed a motion at its Aug. 25 meeting directing RMWB administration to bring forward a bylaw amendment which, once approved by Council, will allow free disposal of residential garbage at the landfill.  

Back to school means school zone speed restrictions will be in effect. Expect increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic on the road during peak times as some schools resume as early as Aug. 31.

Students taking the bus to school can find everything they need to know about school routes and schedules in the 2026-27 Transit Student Guide. 

A Bylaw Services Community Peace Officer observed a sports car excessively speeding on MacDonald Dr. near MacDonald Island in downtown Fort McMurray. During a routine laser speed enforcement event, the driver was recorded going 107 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.

The 23-year-old driver was pulled over by the officer and received an automatic mandatory court appearance for exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 51 km/h. 

Bylaw Services reminds everyone to drive safely and within the speed limit. Schools will be back in session in only a couple of weeks, and drivers are reminded to take extra precautions in school zones.

On all school days, the speed limit is 30 km/h from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.