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Expanded hazard reduction burning program will lessen wildfire risk for Wood Buffalo. Controlled burns will begin as soon as Monday next week across many areas of the Municipality as part of an enhanced hazard burn reduction program which will reduce.

Beginning on Friday, April 4, the load limits on municipal gravel roads are being lowered to 75 per cent of the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Gravel roads with load limits.

Regional Emergency Services fire investigators say a young German Shepherd caused a fire that damaged a Gregoire area mobile home on April 1. Fort McMurray firefighters were called out to the Grenoble Crescent home shortly after 5 p. m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. TAKE NOTICE.

The Municipality officially launched its 2025 municipal census campaign today, designating the occasion as Municipal Census Day. The goal of the census is to get an accurate population count to ensure the RMWB receives the appropriate amount of funding for infrastructure improvements.

Fire Marshal Nick Brenner is reminding everyone to. cook safely.

All subzones are relaxed March 31 – April 4. This means there will be no on-street WMZ parking restrictions during this time. Crews will continue road maintenance as needed.

Until the road’s closure, heavier vehicles up to 45,000 kg will be allowed to use the winter road at night between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m., when temperatures drop. Vehicles heavier than 5,000 kg are not allowed to use the winter road during the day (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and will be subject to fines.

Date of Notice: March 20, 2025. Appeal to be filed by: April 10, 2025.