Mikisew Group acquires J.L. Filtration
The Mikisew Group of Companies (MGC) is acquiring a majority stake in J.L. Filtration. The Mikisew previously held a minority interest in the filtrati…
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Chamber and Economic Development launch shop-local program
Wood Buffalo Bucks are now available for purchase through the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce. The new shop-local initiative is a joint effort betwe…
Shovels in the ground for new Fort McKay Community Centre
Shovels were in the ground on July 5th, 2023 to mark the start of construction for the new Fort McKay Community Centre. The centre will be located beh…
Wood Buffalo RCMP warn of suspected spiked drinks
The Wood Buffalo RCMP is launching an investigation into spiked drinks at establishments in the community. This comes following some recent RCMP respo…
RCMP need help locating missing 37-year-old woman
July 5, 2023. 6:40 p.m. RCMP say Janet Richards has been located and is safe. — Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking assistance in locating a missing person…
RMWB calling on students to join MACOY
The RMWB is calling on students to join the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY). MACOY consists of 28 Wood Buffalo students ranging from grades …
Alberta approving $175 million to support municipalities stricken by wildfire
The Government of Alberta is pledging financial aid for municipalities stricken by this spring’s fires. During May and June, nearly 40,000 Albertans w…
RMWB part ways with CAO, name new interim
Paul Thorkelsson is no longer the CAO of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). After a special council meeting on Tuesday, the Mayor and C…
What We Heard report out for draft Downtown ARP
The RMWB has released their “What We Heard” report following community engagement in the draft of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP). The plan…
Nominations open for Communities in Bloom
The RMWB is putting the call out for nominations for Communities in Bloom. The Municipality is asking residents who may have noticed exceptional garde…