News Releases

$2. 4 million in grant funding available to help downtown businesses and organizations. (Fort McMurray, AB – May 22, 2024) – On May 21, 2024, Council approved the third phase of the Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program, which includes $2. 4 million in total grant funding.

Register a float or walking group in the 2024 Canada Day Parade. Showcase your community spirit with a float or walking group in the Canada Day Parade on July 1 at 10:30 a. m.

The Fire Ban includes the urban service area of Fort McMurray and is being implemented by the Municipality to mirror the fire ban and OHV restriction enacted within the Forest Protection Area by Alberta Wildfire. All fire permits are suspended or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.

Apply to join the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Youth by Aug. 11.

Book a free home assessment to get started. The Municipality is launching a rebate program to help homeowners in the region use fire-resistant materials in home renovations.

Community Cleanup, Adopt-A-Trail and Community Gardening Day are back this spring. There are many ways to help keep Wood Buffalo clean and green: find out what programs and events are coming to the region this season!.

(Fort McMurray, AB – April 24, 2024) – Major revisions to the bylaw regulating all outdoor fires and burning in the urban service area of Fort McMurray were approved by Council on April 23. The Outdoor Fire Bylaw provides clearer rules for backyard fire pits, fire permits and fire bans.

(Fort McMurray, AB – April 24, 2024) – Regional Emergency Services (RES) responded to a wildfire around 10:30 p. m. last night (April 23) near the Elsie Yanik and Dave McNeilly schools in Parsons Creek.

Fire crews rescue resident trapped in basement; two taken to hospital. Regional Emergency Services responded to an early morning fire today that seriously damaged a four-unit townhouse complex in Timberlea and sent two residents to hospital.

Regional Emergency Services (RES) will begin controlled burns this week as part of the Municipality’s wildfire mitigation strategy. Controlled burns are led by trained staff from RES and only happen when conditions are safe to do so.