News Releases

Skip the crowds on Election Day and take advantage of advance voting at locations throughout the region, starting on Oct. 3.  

During advance voting, you can vote at any voting station. On Election Day (Oct. 20), you will need to cast your ballot at a voting station within your ward.

The RWMB is featuring Council candidate profiles on its election webpage for the first time, giving voters a chance to learn more about their choices in the municipal election.

Videos recorded by Council candidates in the RMWB studio – as well as candidate-submitted profile statements – have been published on the Who’s Running webpage.

Fort McMurray firefighters and fire investigators responded to two separate, serious fires overnight. No injuries were reported, but a mobile home in the Gregoire neighborhood and a single-family home in lower downtown were significantly damaged and are considered total losses.

All are invited to join the Community Gathering and Walk on Sept. 30 to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Regional Emergency Services (RES) is launching a public engagement to gather feedback on local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and ambulance services. Between Sept.23 and Nov.17 residents are encouraged to share their experience from the first momentsan ambulance arrives on scene at an emergency, the transport to hospital in the ambulance, and the transfer into the hospital.  

At a Special Council Meeting held on September 18, 2025, RMWB Council approved a series of recommendations to ensure the continued preservation of heritage assets at the Heritage Village and Heritage Shipyard in Fort McMurray.

kiyām Community Park will come alive with light, imagination and wonder as igNIGHT returns with its biennial public art exhibition. The 2025 exhibition, Into the Unknown, is free for all ages and will be available each night from Oct. 1–5.

Every day, people in our community go above and beyond to make life better for those around them. Now’s your chance to help shine a spotlight on their contributions.