News Releases

Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) have officially opened a provincial EMS dispatch call centre, bringing it online today. This announcement reflects months of collaborative efforts and a growing partnership between the municipality and AHS.

OHV riders must review regulations to ensure compliance prior to driving on municipal roads in Abasand. Council approved the Off-Highway Vehicle Pilot Project Bylaw at last night’s meeting, giving the green light for OHVs to travel on municipal roadways in Abasand starting July 1, 2024.

Parade starts at 10:30 a. m. July 1.

More grants available and enhancements made to the program to make it easier for businesses to make improvements. Applications are now open for the Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program.

RMWB and Advisory Committee on Aging receive Alberta Age-Friendly Recognition Award. Past and present members of the Advisory Committee on Aging (ACoA), community partners and volunteers came together May 13 to celebrate the region’s recent Alberta Age-Friendly Recognition Award.

The Municipality’s construction season is well underway with 33 new projects in the works and 46 multi-year projects continuing to progress. Being in Northern Alberta, the construction window is usually less than six months, so a lot of work has to happen in a short period of time.

An incredible amount of work was done to protect Fort McMurray and surrounding areas from wildfire MWF017 and support the approximately 6,600 community members who were evacuated and have now returned home. .

$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.