News Releases

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! 

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is reflecting on four years of progress, partnership, and learning. through the release of the 2025 edition of A Collaborative Pathway Forward.

RMWB Council approved the first formal Rural Snow and Ice Control Policy. The new policy will help make rural winter maintenance more reliable and timely while supporting operational improvements.

The rural policy sets formal service timelines, priorities and standards, helping bring more consistency to operations and giving residents clear expectations. Read the full article to learn more. 

Start by reviewing the Community Backyard Rink guide at rmwb.ca/CommunityRinks. The guide includes information about applying, choosing a location and building and maintaining your rink.

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.