Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

10/21/2026

The 2025 edition of the Municipality’s TRC annual update ‘A Collaborative Pathway Forward’ is now available.

The report highlights progress made on the Municipality's Truth and Reconciliation commitments and marks an important milestone in ongoing efforts to build stronger relationships with Indigenous communities.

As part of this ongoing work, the Municipality is seeking submissions from Indigenous artists for a new public art installation celebrating Indigenous cultures and stories.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is reflecting on four years of progress, partnership, and learning.

10/21/2026

A new Rural Snow and Ice Control Policy is in place to help make winter maintenance more reliable and support operational improvements.

The policy sets formal service timelines, priorities and standards for winter maintenance in rural communities, helping bring more consistency to operations and clear expectations.

❄️Highlights❄️

🌨️More snow removal and quicker response times. The new policy supports snow removal twice a winter on rural residential roads when snowbanks are blocking sightlines.

📅Set service timelines and priorities. Residential roads and school routes are prioritized and will be plowed within 24 hours once 5 cm or more of snow is received.

👷🏽‍♂️Driveway windrow removal. Crews will remove windrows (snowbanks) created from a plow that are 15 cm or larger from the end of residential driveways within 12 hours.

🚶‍♂️‍➡️Residents and organizations are responsible for clearing sidewalks beside their properties within 48 hours of a snowfall.

🏫Municipal sidewalks and trails around schools and municipal buildings will be cleared within 48 hours after a snowfall. All other municipal sidewalks along residential streets will be cleared within 4 days after a snowfall.

💁‍♂️Help keep your street clear and accessible this winter.
▪️ Place snow from your driveway and walkway onto your yard. Never shovel or push snow onto the road, ditch, a neighbour’s property or around fire hydrants.
▪️Remove curb mats, basketball/hockey nets and any personal items from the curb to help prevent future delays and damage.

👇Click on the link to learn more about rural winter maintenance and prepare for the upcoming season.

Planned snow removal, service timelines and other operational improvements in place ahead of winter.

10/21/2026

More of our neighbours experiencing homelessness are finding a place to call home thanks to a new initiative – watch this video to see the life-changing impact that stable housing is having on individuals and families in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

The Collective Impact Initiative is a collaborative partnership between the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Ihkapaskwa Collective, The Salvation Army and Wood Buffalo Wellness Society.

It is made possible by funding from the federal Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF) and a partnership with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.

10/20/2026

Yard waste collection will continue until Oct. 30, weather permitting. Yard waste can also be dropped off at the municipal landfill year-round, at no charge.

Learn more at rmwb.ca/yardwaste.

10/19/2026

Winter may be around the corner, but that doesn't mean your improvement project has to wait!

The Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program can help eligible downtown businesses, property owners and organizations improve their buildings and surrounding spaces.

From refreshed façades and interior improvements to murals, accessibility upgrades and improvements around your property, your project could help create an even more welcoming downtown.

Explore the grants, check your eligibility and apply today: https://ow.ly/RMvJ50ZXnWl

Congrats to Tamarack Village, on their exterior improvements!

10/19/2026

❄️⛸️ What if your next skate was just steps from home?

The Community Backyard Rink program gives residents the opportunity to create a temporary outdoor rink on municipal property, bringing neighbours together and making it easier to enjoy winter close to home.

Now’s the time to start planning!

Applications are open throughout the season, but residents are encouraged to have their rink built by Dec. 31.

Review the program guide and apply: https://ow.ly/EEQJ50ZZ11e. To learn more, see the full news release below.👇

Winter is on the way and so is skating season! Learn more about the Community Backyard Rink program.

10/16/2026

The agenda for the Special Council meeting in Fort Chipewyan on Wednesday, Oct. 21 is now available at: https://ow.ly/mqf550ZYCZl

The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in Mamawi Community Hall and can be watched remotely via the “Live Council Meeting” link at https://ow.ly/Zrhh50ZYCZj

CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of Council Meeting - Oct. 13, 2026

PRESENTATIONS
• Fort Chipewyan Transportation Project Update

NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Residential Schools Unmarked Burials – Monument for Survivors
• Fort Chipewyan Bicentennial Museum Update
• Fort Chipewyan Infrastructure Projects and Initiatives Update
• Fort Chipewyan Firehall Planning Study
• Rural Beautification
• Fort Chipewyan Spray Park Feasibility Study
• Mamawi Community Hall Feasibility Study

COUNCILLOR'S MOTIONS
• Fort Chipewyan Heritage – Motion from Councillor Kendrick Cardinal

10/16/2026

Safety is a key consideration in the proposed OHV neighbourhood expansion. The proposed bylaw includes safety requirements such as licensing, registration, insurance, required safety features, helmets and a maximum speed of 30 km/h on designated municipal roads.

What else should be considered in the bylaw for your neighbourhood?

📍 Review the areas being explored, check out the proposed routes and share your feedback at https://participate.rmwb.ca/ohv-pilot-expansion.

10/15/2026

The Winter Maintenance Zone (WMZ) program officially starts today with all subzones inactive until further notice. This means on-street parking restrictions are NOT in effect.

And while our streets remain free of snow (for now!), there are still things you can do to prepare for this winter season:

💻 Sign up for WMZ email alerts at https://ow.ly/HsNW50ZY92E
🔎 Use the Find Your Zone tool to find out your subzone and designated maintenance day to prepare for future on-street parking restrictions at https://ow.ly/6lIS50ZY92M
🥅 Remove personal items, such as basketball/hockey nets and curb mats, from the curb or overhanging the street to help prevent future delays and damage.

Need a quick WMZ refresher? We've got you covered, including information on the priority streets that fall outside the program 👇
https://ow.ly/m62U50ZY91h

Plan ahead by signing up for WMZ alerts, finding your zone, and removing personal items from curbs

10/15/2026

🛍️Next week, Walmart is planning to open its doors at its new location in Parsons Creek, how do you get there via Transit? 🚏We've extended route 9 to service the Walmart superstore! Check out the updated route here: https://ow.ly/1NyE50ZY4gK