A decade has almost passed since the Horse River Wildfire, but its influence remains part of how we serve the region and one another. This special edition of The Insider shares reflections from staff across the organization, including CAO Andrew Boutilier, highlighting how the lessons and values shaped by that experience continue to guide our work - regardless of when you joined the organization.

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April 27, 2026

What's new in this edition of The Insider?

Join us on May 5 for the Red Dress Solidarity Walk
Annual cleaning starts in May
Internal Pulse Ticketing launches May 6
April is Records and Information Management (RIM) Month
Four outstanding community members recognized at Council’s Excellence Awards ceremony
Horse River Wildfire: Reflecting on 10 years
Staff snapshots: Where we are & what we're up to

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April 20, 2026

What's new in this edition of The Insider?

Horse River Wildfire: Reflecting on 10 years
Dominoes for a cause at Jubilee Centre
Come say hi at the Tradeshow this weekend!
Make your garden sunny with the 2026 Seed of the Year – Sunflower Mix
Community Cleanup starts April 22
Pet photo winners!
Staff snapshots: Where we are & what we're up to

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April 13, 2026

What's new in this edition of The Insider?

Celebrating National Pet Day with our staff
Upcoming changes to the Computerized Maintenance Management System
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week runs until April 19
Highlight on People Changes
Check out April's edition of My Wellness Connection
Staff snapshots: Where we are & what we're up to

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April 7, 2026

What's new in this edition of The Insider?

Nominations open today for the 2026 Indigenous Sports Gallery
Celebrate National Pet Day with a photo of your furry, feathery, or scaly friends!
Phishing Alert: Fake “click to fix” messages
Cheers for Peers: March winner announced
G.E. Bussieres scholarship open for applications
RMWB staff celebrate National Indigenous Languages Day in Fort Chipewyan
Congratulations to the winner of the Mayor's Food Drive!
Staff snapshots: Where we are & what we're up to

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The Insider Guidelines

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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.

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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