News Releases

Mayor Sandy Bowman has issued the following statement on the passing of Councillor Jane Stroud:. “It is with very heavy hearts and profound sadness that we mourn the sudden and unexpected passing of Councillor Jane Stroud.

Crews will start the annual Snye dredging on Monday, August 12. Construction fencing will be installed around the site and Snye Point will be temporarily closed.

UPDATE (Aug. 12, 2024).

Residents encouraged to be wildfire safe and keep informed this summer. The municipality has lifted the Fire Ban for the urban service area of Fort McMurray.

. (Fort McMurray, AB – July 29, 2024) – Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo residents know first-hand what it’s like to experience the lasting impacts of wildfire.

Mayor Sandy Bowman has issued the following statement on the passing of Doug Faulkner, former Mayor:. “We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Doug Faulkner, former Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Explore the trail to learn about the boreal forest and managing wildfire risk. A new interpretive trail showcasing the connections between the boreal forest, wildfires, and FireSmart, was welcomed with an official opening ceremony today.

At last night’s Council meeting, the. Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo – 2023 Annual Update.

OHV use prohibited on Abasand roads during Fire Ban; Conditions extremely dry. A Fire Ban is now in place for the Urban Service Area of Fort McMurray.

At last night’s special Council meeting, the motion to make all RMWB Councillors full-time was reconsidered and defeated. This means that all RMWB Councillors will go back to being part-time and there will be no changes to Councillors’ duties or compensation.