News Releases

Four community members were celebrated for their significant contributions to the region, with Council presenting awards for Citizen of the Year, Everyday Hero, Indigenous Advocate and Youth at a ceremony on April 23, 2026.

It’s time to match the vision of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) with the rules that shape development. The Downtown ARP is a long-term plan that guides downtown development and revitalization.

To begin actioning parts of the plan, updates to the Land Use Bylaw are first needed. Before making any zoning changes, we want to hear from the people who live, work, visit, and invest in downtown Fort McMurray.

Learn how you can participate!

Celebrate Earth Day by signing up to make a difference in cleaning up the community! Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help beautify the region after a long, cold and snowy winter.

This is the final Winter Maintenance Zone weekly update as the regular Subzone schedule is now complete. Crews will continue to clear back-alleys and catch basins to support the spring thaw and closely monitor street and weather conditions. Should additional winter maintenance be needed, temporary no-parking signs will be used. 

The Rural Water and Sewer Servicing (RWSS) program helps bring piped water and sewer services to southern rural communities, replacing trucked water delivery and septic hauling.

At its April 14 meeting, RMWB Council approved the transfer of seven residential lots to the Conklin Resource Development Advisory Committee (CRDAC) for a nominal fee of $1. This decision supports an ongoing partnership to help address housing needs in the community.

At the April 14 Council meeting, the Abasand Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) pilot project was made a permanent bylaw. OHV use on Municipal roads in Abasand will continue to be permitted when traveling between home and the staging area or gas station.

The regular Winter Maintenance Subzone schedule is now done for the season, but winter maintenance will continue with the use of temporary no parking signs.

At the March 24 Council meeting, the municipal Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) was accepted as information.

Council directed Wood Buffalo Housing and Development Corporation (WBHD) and RMWB administration to collaborate on a plan to achieve a housing strategy, including who will complete future housing needs assessments, timelines and report back to Council by June 2026.

The Municipality is looking for nominations of local First Nation and Métis athletes, community builders and local legends to be part of the 2026 Indigenous Sports Gallery as it travels around the region for public display. 

The gallery is intended to inspire youth and celebrate the story of Indigenous athletes and their ongoing contributions to sport in the region. Nominations are open from April 7 to May 4.