The postponed Rooftop Campout, hosted by the Friends of the Fort McMurray Fire Fighters Association, has been rescheduled for May 2-5 2018.  The campout was previously scheduled for early April. "Circumstances beyond our control dictated that we needed to temporarily postpone the event”, said Fort McMurray Fire Fighter Association President…

Beer, Bacon and Music aficionados unite to sample cold brews, taste unique bacon creations and listen to awesome live music, while having fun with a couple thousand of their closest friends! It’s a beer fest, it’s a bacon fest and it’s a music festival! BEER – BACON – BANDS! For…

The Municipality is inviting residents to have their say about Winter Maintenance Zones through a survey and a series of public engagement sessions. Starting today until May 13, residents can fill out an online survey and share their feedback about the Winter Maintenance Zones program during the 2017-18 season. The…

On Saturday May 5th, 2018 the Local HERO Foundation is hosting a Cinco de Mayo fundraiser in support of saving lives in the Wood Buffalo region.

The 4th Annual Servus Spring Food Drive took place this past weekend with the goal of raising funds and food donations for families across the Wood Buffalo region, ensuring no one goes hungry this spring and summer. Once again Fort McMurray residents came together to prove that they are the…

A summary of priorities for Wood Buffalo’s draft Social Sustainability Plan (SSP) will be on display Friday and Saturday at MacDonald Island. For several months, in partnership with a community based Project Advisory Committee, the Municipality has been developing a SSP for the Region. The SSP will outline priorities, strategies,…

Starting today, the Municipality is accepting applications for two Community Investment Program grant opportunities: Games Legacy Grant, and Joint Initiatives Grant. “The Community Investment Program is fundamental in supporting a broad spectrum of programs and services that contribute to making our region a great place to live,” said Toni Elliott,…

After officially proclaiming April 9 to be Municipal Census Day, Mayor Don Scott became the first resident to be enumerated in Census 2018.