RMWB decision to make Councillors full-time being reconsidered
With Updates: The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) council will be revisiting its decision to transition their positions from part-time to full-time. During the June 18th council meeting, Ward 1 representative Funky Banjoko served a notice of motion calling on the council to reconsider their decision to become full-time representatives. Under the RMWB procedural Bylaw No. 18/020, any councilor who voted with the majority on a motion can request…
College of Physicians responds to disturbing comments at UCP fundraiser
Controversy continues to grow following a United Conservative Party (UCP) fundraiser in Calgary Lougheed on Monday. The town hall event, titled “An Injection of Truth,” was attended by over 500 party members, including five UCP Members of the Legislative Assembly.…
Local EMS dispatch service returns to RMWB
RMWB now has local EMS dispatch for calls you hope you never have to make. The Municipality is bringing back teams of local EMS dispatchers to help callers needing emergency services. There will be at least three dispatch callers on…
Rain hinders RMWB grass maintenance
Maintaining green spaces and cutting grass is still a huge priority for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s Parks department. The Municipality took to social media yesterday to address resident concerns over the state of green spaces throughout the RMWB.…
Students face new cell phone restrictions in September
Students will have new rules for cell phones when they return to school this fall. On Monday, June 17, the province announced all students in Alberta will have to keep personal electronic devices turned off and stored out of sight…