News Releases

A community tradition marks a milestone this year as the Stuff-A-Bus toy drive celebrates its tenth anniversary. RMWB Transit is again partnering with Santas Anonymous, a student-led program at Father Mercredi High School to gather toys and donations for local children and families.

Nominate your neighbour with the best festive displays today on rmwb.ca/NYN. 

All nominees will receive a recognition lawn sign and a certificate from the Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom committee.

Transit riders can expect improvements to transit services in Fort McMurray at the end of November. These changes are based on ridership data and reflect feedback received from riders, operators and the public since the launch of the new Transit system in August.

Planning and Development Services is currently reviewing rules for portable signs in the region, following a Council motion from earlier this year.

A new exhibition, Art for Social Change, is coming to Keyano College from Dec. 3 to 10, showcasing seven multidisciplinary artists whose installations explore the theme of accessibility. These artworks will be displayed within the hallways of Keyano Theatre and the Clearwater Campus from December 3, International Day for Persons with Disabilities, until December 10, International Human Rights Day.

he Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking voter input to build on lessons learned from this year’s municipal election. Feedback gathered from the Municipal Voter Experience survey will help enhance how future elections are planned and delivered.  

Holiday spirit on the menu: Free luncheon for Elders and seniors on Dec.4

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for the hamlet of Fort Chipewyan, confirming that tap water is safe to drink and meets Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is marking the end of the 2025 summer construction season, with major infrastructure and community improvement projects advancing across the region.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has received $260,000 in funding from the Government of Alberta through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s (MCCAC) Community Energy Conservation Program (CEC Program).

The funding will support a retrofit lighting project at Vista Ridge All Seasons Park to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.