Category Archives: News
RMWB reach agreement with union
The Canadian Union of Public Employees 1505 (CUPE) and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) announced a joint plan to enhance service delivery efficiency after several months of negotiatio...
Jun 10, 2024
Acclaimed Indigenous Author to visit Fort McMurray
Award-winning Indigenous author Richard Van Camp is scheduled to visit Fort McMurray. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) will host the acclaimed writer on June 19 at Landmark Cinemas fro...
Jun 09, 2024
Mac Island to host Canada Day celebrations
The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRC) is preparing for this year's Canada Day celebrations. The RRC is inviting everyone in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo to celebrate Canada's birthda...
Jun 06, 2024
RMWB seeks feedback on proposed Land Use Bylaw
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is working on a new Land Use Bylaw for the region. The RMWB is seeking public feedback on the draft bylaw before presenting it to the Municipal Council...
Jun 05, 2024
Environment Canada to improve smoke forecasting
Environment and Climate Change Canada is responding to recommendations from last year's unprecedented wildfire season by changing how it provides smoke and air quality information to the public. A new...
Jun 05, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigating fatal collision on Highway 63
Wood Buffalo RCMP say one of the drivers involved in Tuesday's collision on Highway 63 has died. Police say a northbound pickup truck entered the southbound lane of Highway 63 near Suncor's north acce...
Jun 04, 2024
Municipality offering heavy item collection
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is gearing up to help residents get rid of unwanted items. Between June 25 and July 11, the municipality is offering curbside collection of large heavy items....
Jun 03, 2024
Fort City Car Show enters 10th year
The annual Fort City Father's Day Car Show is set to kick off on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event where people from around Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo an...
May 30, 2024
Optimism continues during Alberta wildfire season
Alberta Wildfire continues work on extinguishing wildfires throughout the province. According to the Alberta Wildfire interactive map, there are 27 active wildfires in the province, with only on...
May 30, 2024
Keyano student competes for top prize in trades
A student from Keyano College is heading to Skills Canada's national competition this week. Keegan Sturge, who won the gold medal for electrical installations at the Provincial Skills Competition earl...
May 28, 2024