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What's new in this edition of The Insider?

Marking a milestone in Reconciliation
Enter if you dare...to win!
It takes a team: Celebrating a successful Council meeting in Anzac
Check out October's Life Lines
Staff snapshots: Where we are & what we're up to

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What's new in this edition of The Insider?

Know the why, know the where: new Directive Awareness training launches Oct. 15
Supporting the teams behind winter maintenance
Solid Waste Services completes pickup of 38,000 recycling carts!
Bring your voice to the table
Our newest visitor isn't on the payroll
Registration for Take Our Kids to Work Day closes Oct. 16
Remember to plan ahead for Referendum Day on Oct. 19
Meet September's Cheers for Peers winner
Staff snapshots: Where we are & what we're up to

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What's new in this edition of The Insider?

Coming together in the spirit of remembrance, reflection and Reconciliation
Plan ahead for Referendum Day on Oct. 19
Registration now open for Take Our Kids to Work Day
Four decades later, Raj Ghosh returns to Fort McMurray as our new Regional Auditor
Transit pass picture winners announced
Don’t be alarmed — it’s just recertification
What's new with People Changes?
Staff snapshots: Where we are & what we're up to

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What's new in this edition of The Insider?

Picture perfect: Meet your 2026 Summer Photo Contest winners
Join us for the Community Gathering and Solidarity Walk on Wednesday, Sept. 30
Copilot Quick Guide: Do's and Don'ts
Want to join a municipal board or committee?
From bloom to seed: Bringing next year's garden to life
What's new with People Changes?
Staff snapshots: Where we are & what we're up to

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What's new in this edition of The Insider?

Bill 11 and your benefits coverage
Walking forward together on Reconciliation
Microsoft Copilot Chat: Think before you share, review before you use
Vote for your favourite image for the 2027 transit passes!
Teams? SharePoint? OneDrive? What's the difference!?
Safety builds a strong foundation with SharePoint
What's new with People Changes?
Staff snapshots: Where we are & what we're up to

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What's new in this edition of The Insider?

Meet Microsoft 365 Copilot
Small pins with a powerful message
Fall into learning - before learning falls behind!
New SharePoint 101 training dates added
Strengthening leadership's role in fatal risk management
Serving up pancakes and community spirit!
Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service pays tribute on Sept. 11
Staff give tour of regional landfill to CARE conference attendees
What's new with People Changes?

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What's new in this edition of The Insider?

98 dogs, one community: Recognizing Bylaw's efforts
Take a step on your Reconciliation journey
Meet August's Cheers for Peers winner
Helping our youngest residents stay safe around collection trucks
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sept. 11
Regional Emergency Services hosting Community Pancake Breakfast on Sept. 12
Take a moment for you with Calm
Last chance to vote for your top three summer photos!
Staff snapshots: Where we are & what we're up to

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The Insider Guidelines

The Insider will be distributed at 10 a.m. every Monday morning.

Submissions will be accepted until 12 p.m. on the preceding Thursday.

Articles will be a maximum of 200 words in length and featured in The Insider for a maximum of two weeks. Occasionally, it may not be possible to fit all submitted content into The Insider. If this is the case, Strategic Communications will determine how content can be refined or included in future editions.

All employees are welcome to share photos, story ideas and feedback using the submission form at rmwb.ca/staff.

It is at the discretion of Strategic Communications to include employee submissions.

Read the full guidelines document on myRMWB.

CUPE Bargaining Update

The bargaining committees for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and CUPE Local 1505 met on July 30 and 31, 2025. There are approximately 900 employees in the CUPE Local 1505 bargaining unit, who work across a wide range of departments.

Regular bargaining updates will be posted here:

Joint update: Aug. 8, 2025