Tag Archives: Wood Buffalo
RMWB Launches Census 2025
RMWB Launches 2025 Municipal Census With "Make it Count" Campaign FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) officially launched its 2025 municipal census today, urging resid...
Apr 01, 2025 Census 2025, RMWB supplied image
Fort McMurray Leaders Honoured Posthumously with King Charles III Medal
Honouring a Legacy: Boutilier and Stroud Receive National Recognition FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - Two well-known community leaders in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo are being recognized posthumously with the Kin...
Mar 31, 2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal, Image via Government of Canada
Fire Marshal Warns of BBQ Dangers After Weekend Fire
Fire Marshal urges barbecue safety after weekend fire Fort McMurray, AB -- Fire Marshal Nick Brenner is reminding residents to take precautions while grilling after a weekend fire destroyed a barbecue...
Mar 31, 2025 BBQ destroyed following fire. RMWB Supplied Image
Canada's GDP Rises 0.4%, Driven by Strong Oil Sands Performance
Oil Sands Drive Growth in Canada's January Economic Expansion Canada's economy continued to show strength in January, driven largely by the energy sector, with the oil sands leading the way. A new rep...
Mar 30, 2025 bashta / Depositphotos.com
Alberta Slashes Photo Radar Use Starting Tuesday, Launches $13M Safety Fund
Alberta Moving Ahead with Photo Radar Cuts, Creates $13 Million Traffic Safety Fund Alberta is dramatically scaling back its use of photo radar, restricting Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) to spec...
Mar 27, 2025
Final Weekend to Use Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Before Closure
This weekend marks the last chance to travel the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road before it closes for the season on March 31. Until then, vehicles up to 45,000 kg can only use the road overnight. Daytime u...
Mar 27, 2025
Council Approves New Land Use Bylaw to Support Growth and Development
RMWB Council has approved a new Land Use Bylaw, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The updated bylaw aligns with the Municipal Development Plan and aims to support local businesses, responsible de...
Mar 27, 2025
Fort McMurray Chamber Seeks Nominees for 2025 Business Awards
FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2025 Business Awards, which recognize outstanding businesses and individuals who make a significant contribu...
Mar 25, 2025
RMWB Relaxes All Winter Maintenance Zones Until March 28
Winter Maintenance Zones Relaxed Across Fort McMurray FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has relaxed all Winter Maintenance Zones, meaning no on-street parking restrictio...
Mar 23, 2025
Autism Society Warns of Respite Care Shutdown Without Urgent Funding
Autism Society of the RMWB Faces Funding Crisis, Respite Program at Risk FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - The Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is facing a $50,000 funding shortfall that...
Mar 23, 2025
