News Releases

Aug 31	Wood Buffalo babies wanted for Roots of Empathy's eighth year
Aug 30	MACOY begins recruitment for 2010-2011 year
Aug 20	Mayor Melissa Blake joins prestigious international alumni
Aug 19	Graffiti removal kits now available for public use
Aug 18	Local youth to display rhythm and flow at Urban Boot Camp finale
Aug 18	Municipality's social services get closer to the public
Aug 16	Stop to save their lives - new rules for stopping near school buses in effect
Aug 16	Transit schedule includes new and expanded routes, no increase to fares
Aug 9	Illegally parked vehicles are a safety concern in cul-de-sacs and bays
Aug 6	Wood Buffalo going five for five for five in Communities in Bloom judging
Aug 5	Section of Franklin Avenue closed for interPLAY 2010
Aug 5	Weed harvesting complete; Snye dredging to begin
Aug 4	Thickwood Boulevard gets facelift with new subdivision entrance signs

July 30	Resident feedback wanted on important Public Works survey
July 29	Mac Island aquatics ready to make a splash with September 22 opening
July 15	Municipality and Keyano team up for Syncrude Urban Boot Camp for Youth
July 15	Dredging of Snye set to start; Snye Point to be closed to traffic
July 12	Outdoor gym pumping up residents for one year, feedback wanted
July 7th	Municipality repairing roads in a more environmentally-friendly way
July 5	Remember to BYO BAG as of September 1
July 5	Firefighters and football all-stars will hit a home run for charities
July 5	Volunteer Wood Buffalo continues to provide essential services

June 29	Canada Day celebrations set to rock Wood Buffalo
June 28	Scheduled road maintenance continues in Wood Buffalo
June 28	Municipality introduces new job search kiosks for residents
June 28	Solid waste collection continues as scheduled for July 1
June 25	Line painting to occur on Franklin Avenue in front of Jubilee Centre
June 25	Weed and insect pest control spraying to take place in south rural hamlets
June 24	Snye to have limited access during Canada Day festivities and fireworks
June 24	11th Annual Pancake Breakfast to be filled with firefighters and family fun
June 23	New strategy to provide vision of economic development in Wood Buffalo
June 22	Municipality to receive $75,000 in funding for Crime Reduction and Prevention Plan
June 17	Use the right bag for your garden waste pickup
June 11	Line painting to occur on Franklin Avenue in front of Jubilee Centre
Juna 9	New bylaw will continue to get school children home safely
June 3	Get ready for a fun-filled summer of programming in Wood Buffalo

May 31	Intersections closed for construction
May 31	2010 Municipal Census – still plenty of time to "Count Yourself In!"
May 28	Municipality and NHLPA Goals and Dreams team up - NHL players donate 15 sets of equipment to local children
May 27	Untarped loads of waste could lead to applicable fines
May 27	Highway 63 Clean Up set for weekend - motorists asked to exercise caution
May 27	Hangingstone River Bridge Set to Open This Week
May 25	Municipality celebrates opening of Waste Water Treatment Facility
May 25	2010 Spring Road Bans set to end this week
May 20	Litter pick up continues in Wood Buffalo – residents "Pitch In"
May 20	Residents reminded that weed and insect control begins this week
May 20	Residents reminded to secure fire pit permit
May 19	Public Works Week – celebrating the people who keep us moving
May 17	Emergency Medical Services – anytime, anywhere, they’ll be there
May 14	Road closure
May 12	2010 Tax Rate Bylaw approved by Council
May 11	Testing at Fort Chipewyan Water Treatment Plant to surpass provincial standards
May 10	Celebrate Canada's birthday by taking part in Wood Buffalo's biggest summer party of the year
May 4	MacDonald Island Park staff set to assume operations of Centennial Pool
May 3	Municipal partners celebrate Family Safety Day and Bike Rodeo
May 3	Get prepared for disaster during Emergency Preparedness Week

Apr 30	Response to curbside recycling survey "truly impressive"
Apr 29	Community Clean Up already the largest ever with thousands pitching in
Apr 28	Tax revenue neutral 2010 Tax Rate Bylaw receives first reading
Apr 28	Guiding document for rural service delivery approved by Council
Apr 27	Bylaw officers enforce commercial vehicle safety on Highway 63
Apr 27	Arts and Culture logo to highlight diverse and evolving region
Apr 22	Controlled reduction burns scheduled to start next week
Apr 22	Residents pitch in for a greener Wood Buffalo
Apr 21	Update: Centennial Pool now closed for maintenance
Apr 21	Court issues conviction and maximum fines against nuisance property
Apr 20	Centennial Pool Closed for Maintenance
Apr 16	2010 Municipal Census Launched
Apr 16	Residents requested to use caution along Birchwood Trails
Apr 16	Wood Buffalo recycling up 324% from program start
Apr 15	River breakup 2010 occurs within urban service area
Apr 15	Bachelor’s Buttons announced as 2010 Flower of the Year
Apr 14	Residents reminded that animal waste is not permitted in curbside pickup
Apr 14	Aquatics facility at MacDonald Island targeted for September opening
Apr 13	Major crime decreases in Wood Buffalo in 2009
Apr 12	Residents reminded to remove snow for curbside collection
Apr 12	Wood Buffalo promotes diversity by joining Safe Harbour Program
Apr 12	Municipality supports launch of new safe driving campaign
Apr 9	Weather causes temporary changes to refuse collection
Apr 9	Please be cautious around snow plows
Apr 9	Residents reminded that Old Man Winter isn’t done yet
Apr 8	The dust starts to be cleared in Wood Buffalo
Apr 8	Volunteers needed for annual Spring Community Clean Up campaign
Apr 6	Residents reminded to "smarten up for the breakup" in 2010

Mar 30	More options to watch Council meetings via Shaw Cable re-airing
Mar 30	Municipality hiring enumerators for 2010 Census
Mar 24	2010 Capital Budget strikes balance between new projects and long-term plans
Mar 24	10 year plan to end homelessness approved by Council
Mar 24	$200,000 given to local groups for community development
Mar 15	Motorists reminded that noisy mufflers are prohibited under provincial act
Mar 15	Municipality bids adieu to caterpillars, welcomes budworms and sawflies
Mar 11	Residents are reminded of provincial ban on "Weed and Feed" products
Mar 10	Council approves document to guide sustainability in Wood Buffalo
Mar 8	Wood Buffalo receives full Five Star rating in WinterLights Celebrations
Mar 8	Firefighters Hockey Team to take on hockey legends in charity game
Mar 8	Temporary closure of Lac La Biche Forestry Trail
Mar 5	Pothole season fast approaching
Mar 5	2010 Spring Road Bans to take effect next week
Mar 2	Municipality Appoints Acting Chief Administrative Officer
Mar 2	Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Closes
Mar 2	Municipality teams up with local Scouts Canada groups
Mar 1	Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Update – Daytime Travel Not Recommended

Feb 26	Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Update
Feb 22	Volunteers needed to make this year’s shootout tournament as smooth as the ice
Feb 12	La Loche Winter Trail to close on February 16, 2010
Feb 11	Results of Residents Satisfaction Survey Released
Feb 11	Update for residential snow removal in Fort McMurray
Feb 10	Approved utility bylaw part of strategy to improve water conservation
Feb 8	Update for residential snow removal in Fort McMurray

Jan 29	Repairs to occur on bridge on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road
Jan 28	BizPaL offers local businesses online permitting and licensing services
Jan 27	Residential snow removal begins in Fort McMurray
Jan 27	Council approves plan for commercial and industrial land use
Jan 25	Municipality donates three fire trucks to Nicaragua
Jan 25	Wood Buffalo is a bait vehicle community
Jan 21	Municipality’s corporate recycling program delivers results
Jan 14	Snow removal update in Fort McMurray urban service area
Jan 13	Municipality reminds residents about capital project planning sessions
Jan 13	Region-wide population projection model approved by Council
Jan 13	Record number of residents apply to sit on Municipal boards and committees
Jan 12	Municipality explores curbside recycling options
Jan 11	Fort Chipewyan Winter Road weight limit to increase to maximum weight
Jan 6	La Loche Winter Trail weight limit to be increased
Jan 5	Public invited to provide input on Municipality’s mid term capital project planning
Jan 5	Bylaw looks for public’s cooperation for safe street maintenance this winter
Jan 4	Snow removal continues in Fort McMurray urban service area
Jan 4	Fort Chipewyan Winter Road weight limit to increase

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