Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo - News Releases http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/ News from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo en-ca Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:10:00 MDT Wednesday, 1 September 2010 10:29:00 MDT http://woodbuffalo.ab.ca/rss_rmwb_newsfeeds.xml PlainText philip.cooper@woodbuffalo.ab.ca nicole.auser@woodbuffalo.ab.ca 10 Fort McMurray implements ban of paper and plastic bags http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/sept/september1.byobags.asp?subnav=161 (Fort McMurray, AB – September 1, 2010) – The Single-Use Shopping Bag Bylaw has now been implemented in Fort McMurray and surrounding hamlets, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:29:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/sept/september1.byobags.asp?subnav=161 Wood Buffalo babies wanted for Roots of Empathy's eighth year http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august31.roots.asp?subnav=161 (Fort McMurray, AB – August 31, 2010) –The Roots of Empathy program in the Municipality is looking for participants for the 2010-2011 year, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Tues, 31 Aug 2010 14:01:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august31.roots.asp?subnav=161 MACOY begins recruitment for 2010-2011 year http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august30.macoy.asp?subnav=161 (Fort McMurray, AB – August 30, 2010) – The Mayor's Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY) is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 year from youth in the community who wish to make a meaningful difference in Wood Buffalo, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Monday, 30 Aug 2010 11:32:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august30.macoy.asp?subnav=161 Mayor Melissa Blake joins prestigious international alumni http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august20.mayorblake.asp?subnav=161 Wood Buffalo recently gained international exposure among some of the world's key environmental leaders during Mayor Melissa Blake's three-week participation in the International Visitor Leadership Program, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Friday, 20 Aug 2010 14:52:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august20.mayorblake.asp?subnav=161 Graffiti removal kits now available for public use http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august19.graffitiremoval.asp?subnav=161 Anti-graffiti kits are now available to municipal residents who require assistance in the removal of graffiti, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Thurs, 19 Aug 2010 15:25:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august19.graffitiremoval.asp?subnav=161 Local youth to display rhythm and flow at Urban Boot Camp finale http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august18.bootcamp.asp?subnav=161 The Syncrude Urban Boot Camp for Youth will be hosting a free finale performance and barbecue for residents, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:58:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august18.bootcamp.asp?subnav=161 Municipality's social services get closer to the public http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august18.socialservices.asp?subnav=161 The Municipality's Neighbourhood and Community Development Branch is moving to the main floor of the Jubilee Centre, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:51:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august18.socialservices.asp?subnav=161 Stop to save their lives - new rules for stopping near school buses in effect http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august16.stoplights.asp?subnav=161 New rules for stopping near school buses in Fort McMurray are now in effect, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:42:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august16.stoplights.asp?subnav=161 Transit schedule includes new and expanded routes, no increase to fares http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august16.transitschedule.asp?subnav=161 The new 2010-2011 Transit Schedule has been released, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:42:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august16.transitschedule.asp?subnav=161 Illegally parked vehicles are a safety concern in cul-de-sacs and bays http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august9.illegalparking.asp?subnav=161 The Municipality will continue to monitor and issue violation notices for illegally parked vehicles that are restricting passage on residential streets, including cul-de-sacs and bays, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Fri, 9 Aug 2010 12:23:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august9.illegalparking.asp?subnav=161 Wood Buffalo going five for five for five in Communities in Bloom judging http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august6.bloom.asp?subnav=161 The Communities in Bloom National Judges will visit the region next week as Wood Buffalo tries to attain its fifth consecutive Five out of Five Bloom score, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Fri, 6 Aug 2010 10:57:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august6.bloom.asp?subnav=161 Section of Franklin Avenue closed for interPLAY 2010 http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august5.franklinclosed.asp?subnav=161 Due to the annual interPLAY Festival, Franklin Avenue will be closed for the next three days, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Thurs, 5 Aug 2010 10:15:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august5.franklinclosed.asp?subnav=161 Weed harvesting complete; Snye dredging to begin http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august5.weedharvesting.asp?subnav=161 From August 9 to August 23, 2010, dredging will be underway along the Snye. Thurs, 5 Aug 2010 10:10:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august5.weedharvesting.asp?subnav=161 Thickwood Boulevard gets facelift with new subdivision entrance signs http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august4.thickwoodsigns.asp?subnav=161 New subdivision entrance signs, as part of the Community Placemaking Initiative, will be installed for Dickinsfield and Thickwood Heights. Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:10:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/aug/august4.thickwoodsigns.asp?subnav=161 Resident feedback wanted on important Public Works survey http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july30.publicworks.asp?subnav=161 The Municipality has launched an online survey in an effort to seek feedback on Public Works services located throughout the region. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:30:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july30.publicworks.asp?subnav=161 Mac Island aquatics ready to make a splash with September 22 opening http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july29.macislandaquatics.asp?subnav=161 Construction of the aquatic facility at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park is nearing completion and is scheduled to open with the "First 250" swim on September 22. Thurs, 29 Jul 2010 11:51:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july29.macislandaquatics.asp?subnav=161 Municipality and Keyano team up for Syncrude Urban Boot Camp for Youth http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july15.urbanbootcamp.asp?subnav=161 The inaugural Syncrude Urban Boot Camp for Youth will occur in Fort McMurray this summer, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Thurs, 15 Jul 2010 11:15:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july15.urbanbootcamp.asp?subnav=161 Dredging of Snye set to start; Snye Point to be closed to traffic http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july15.dredgingsnye.asp?subnav=161 Annual dredging and weed harvesting along the Snye will start next week, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Thurs, 15 Jul 2010 09:15:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july15.dredgingsnye.asp?subnav=161 Outdoor gym pumping up residents for one year, feedback wanted http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july12.outdoorgym.asp?subnav=161 The Municipality is seeking feedback on the Green Gym Outdoor Fitness Facility, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:40:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july12.outdoorgym.asp?subnav=161 Municipality repairing roads in a more environmentally-friendly way http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july7.pulverizing.asp?subnav=161 An environmentally-friendly asphalt pulverizing pilot project for road rehabilitation has been launched, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:10:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july7.pulverizing.asp?subnav=161 Remember to BYO BAG as of September 1 http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july5.byobag.asp?subnav=161 A public awareness campaign for the Single-Use Shopping Bag Bylaw has been launched, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:10:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july5.byobag.asp?subnav=161 Firefighters and football all-stars will hit a home run for charities http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july5.celebrityslopitch.asp?subnav=161 CFL Hall of Famers and the Fort McMurray Fire Department will face off against each other on July 7, 2010 for the Celebrity Slow Pitch Challenge, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:30:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july5.celebrityslopitch.asp?subnav=161 Volunteer Wood Buffalo continues to provide essential services http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july5.volunteerwb.asp?subnav=161 Municipal Council has approved $100,000 in funding for the Wood Buffalo Volunteer and Information Centre, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:30:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/july/july5.volunteerwb.asp?subnav=161 Canada Day celebrations set to rock Wood Buffalo http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june29.canadaday.asp?subnav=161 Canada Day celebrations will take place between June 29 and July 1, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:30:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june29.canadaday.asp?subnav=161 Scheduled road maintenance continues in Wood Buffalo http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june28.roads.asp?subnav=161 Road repairs continue to take place throughout the summer, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:15:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june28.roads.asp?subnav=161 Municipality introduces new job search kiosks for residents http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june28.kiosk.asp?subnav=161 Residents will have a new way of performing a job search in the municipality, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:15:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june28.kiosk.asp?subnav=161 Solid waste collection continues as scheduled for July 1 http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june28.refusecollection.asp?subnav=161 Refuse collection will continue as scheduled for the Canada Day holiday on Thursday, July 1, 2010, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:00:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june28.refusecollection.asp?subnav=161 Line painting to occur on Franklin Avenue in front of Jubilee Centre http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june25.linepainting.asp Weed control application will be conducted during the month of July in Anzac, Conklin and Janvier, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:40:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june25.linepainting.asp Weed and insect pest control spraying to take place in south rural hamlets http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june25.weedcontrol.asp?subnav=161 Weed control application will be conducted during the month of July in Anzac, Conklin and Janvier, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:00 MDT http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/municipal_government/media_releases/2010/june/june25.weedcontrol.asp?subnav=161