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Community members are invited to join together for a gathering to recognize the 10-year anniversary of the Horse River Wildfire. While this date brings mixed emotions for many, it’s also a time to recognize the strength of the community and how far we have come together.

River breakup is now complete. There is no longer a significant risk of ice jams causing flooding along the Clearwater and Athabasca rivers in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas. The Evacuation Alert for Draper has been lifted and the Ice Jam Watch has ended for the Clearwater River.

Mayor and Councillors invite Elders and community members aged 65 and older to the annual Seniors’ Week Luncheon on June 1 at SMS Equipment Place, Grand Ballroom.

River breakup is still in progress on the Clearwater River and water levels continue to fluctuate. Levels have dropped from earlier peaks but remain higher than normal due to snowmelt and a small but stubborn ice jam at the confluence of the Clearwater and Athabasca rivers.

River breakup is still in progress on the Clearwater River. Water levels fell overnight and today on the Clearwater River but remain high due to a small ice jam at the mouth of the Clearwater River and from snowmelt.

A Public Hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2026, regarding text amendments to the portable sign regulations within Land Use Bylaw No. 26/001. 

A Public Hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2026, regarding a proposed change to remove the date restriction on the campground use as described in the DC-C4 – Direct Control Highway Commercial District. This amendment specifically affects the operation of an existing campground located on the parcel legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0223773, municipally addressed as 395 Sakitawaw Trail, operating as Centennial Campground. 

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week in the region and across Canada. This is a time to learn, plan, and prepare for emergencies. Wrap up the week on May 8 at kiyām Community Park for the Emergency Preparedness BBQ, held in partnership with ATCO. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.