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RMWB mourns the loss of Councillor Jane Stroud

RMWB mourns the loss of Councillor Jane Stroud

Ryan McNallyAug 12, 2024

The RMWB is mourning the sudden passing of Councillor Jane Stroud. Photo Courtesy: Jane Stroud Facebook Mayor Sandy Bowman issued a statement on the matter, saying that as a proud Anzac resident, the causes, projects, and programs she brought to the forefront are too lengthy to mention, adding that it is with certainty that Councillor Stroud cannot be replaced. Stroud was first elected in 2010 and served the communities of…

Arts INC hub envisioned for downtown Fort McMurray. Image via https://artsinc.ca/

Arts Council receives major donation from Syncrude

Jon TupperAug 11, 20242 min read

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — The Arts Council of Wood Buffalo (ACWB) has received a major boost for its INCredible campaign with a $250,000 donation from Syncrude, operated by Suncor. This contribution brings ACWB closer to its $3 million goal to…

Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism Banner Logo. Image from http://www.fmwb.ca/

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism Announces New Interim CEO

Jon TupperAug 8, 20242 min read

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Board of Directors of Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) has appointed Lisa Sweet as the new Interim CEO. She succeeds Dennis Vroom, who led the organization since April 2024 while on secondment from the…

Fire advisory issued for Fort McMurray Forest Area. Image from Alberta Wildfire.

Province issues Fire Advisory for Fort McMurray Forest Area

Jon TupperAug 8, 20241 min read

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Alberta Wildfire has issued a Fire Advisory for the Fort McMurray Forest Area due to the very high fire danger and persistent warm, dry conditions. Under the advisory, no new fire permits will be issued until conditions…

Snye Point dredging begins next week

Snye Point dredging begins next week

Ryan McNallyAug 8, 20241 min read

RMWB has announced the annual Snye dredging will take place beginning on Monday.  Construction fencing will be installed next week, and Snye Point will be closed until mid-September.  The RM says this is necessary as sediment deposits build up throughout…

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