RMWB seeks feedback on proposed Land Use Bylaw
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is working on a new Land Use Bylaw for the region. The RMWB is seeking public feedback on the draft bylaw before presenting it to the Municipal Council this fall. The Land Use Bylaw determines rules such as zoning, building types and construction, parking, urban design, and more. The current bylaw is nearly 25 years old. While it has been regularly amended, the…
Environment Canada to improve smoke forecasting
Environment and Climate Change Canada is responding to recommendations from last year’s unprecedented wildfire season by changing how it provides smoke and air quality information to the public. A new Air Quality Advisory with a banner notification is now available…
Bank of Canada brings down key interest rate to 4.75%
Some optimism to those borrowing from the banks for variable rate mortgages, credit lines, and other loans Wednesday, as the Bank of Canada dropped their key interest rate by 25 basis points, down to 4.75 percent. Reagan Gale of Pinkney…
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigating fatal collision on Highway 63
Wood Buffalo RCMP say one of the drivers involved in Tuesday’s collision on Highway 63 has died. Police say a northbound pickup truck entered the southbound lane of Highway 63 near Suncor’s north access gate at Mildred Lake and collided…
Municipality offering heavy item collection
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is gearing up to help residents get rid of unwanted items. Between June 25 and July 11, the municipality is offering curbside collection of large heavy items. Residents who want to take advantage of…