RMWB

The RMWB is looking for community members interested in joining a Council-appointed board or committee. There are currently 65 vacancies on 15 different Municipal boards and committees. The groups cover a range of community interests from public art, sports, the airport, or even the revitalization of the downtown area. Street Banners, Public Art Bench programs, […]

The RMWB has released the list of photo radar locations for the week of September 18, 2023. Drivers may see Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) units on: The ATE units will focus on the areas but they may move around to other approved locations in the region.

The RMWB is opening applications for the Community Investment Program (CIP). Community organizations, individuals, and teams can apply for municipal grants that help support delivering programs, projects and events, as well as supporting cultural activities, arts, and individual or team development of a sport. The RMWB updated the policy in July to continue to provide […]

The Wood Buffalo Complex fire continues to burn out of control just over three kilometers from Fort Smith and Fort Fitzgerald. The blaze has grown to over 485,000 hectares with 320 personnel working to contain it. As of September 13th, 21 km of the northern fire perimeter is considered controlled, while 93 kilometers is considered […]

Athabasca RCMP are investigating a residential fire that occurred last week. RCMP, Athabasca Fire, and Associated Ambulance responded to the fire on September 9, 2023, at 2:35 a.m. Multiple vehicles and the residence were on fire upon arrival. The family of seven, with the youngest being a one year old child, escaped the fire unharmed. […]

Council has voted to approve the redesignation of Centrefire Place from a Parks and Recreation District to a Direct Control Parks and Recreation District. The sign and building will not be moved but the land that Centrefire Place is on will be rezoned to allow third-party advertising. The amendment came because the Land Use Bylaw […]

Council has unanimously voted to approve the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP). The vision for the plan is quoted as “The Downtown is an all-seasons, accessible destination that showcases our people, our businesses, our services, and our amenities. Vibrant spaces, inviting storefronts, an accessible waterfront, and unique experiences will welcome residents and visitors to the […]

This year’s Communities in Bloom Symposium and awards are set to begin in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo at the end of this month. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)  is inviting everyone in the community to take part in the conference being held at Shell Place from September 27th to October 1st. Communities in […]

I’m pretty sure those aliens are just sand castle sculptures, bruh. If you haven’t seen the photos, a guy with a spotty record of claiming to have evidence of extraterrestrial entities has shown two ‘alien corpses’ to the Mexican Congress and other dignitaries this week. There are claims of eggs and metallic implants and all […]

The Government of Alberta is investing 5 million dollars to support students with low-incidence disabilities. Low-incidence disabilities can be defined as individuals who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, deafblind, or individuals with complex communication needs. These disabilities affect around 7,500 students in Alberta, which is one per cent of the […]