August 2020 - Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
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August 2020
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August 2020
Have you been affected by COVID-19 and are looking for information on the support available
to you, your family or your organization?
There are support programs and resources available. Find these resources online at
rmwb.ca/covid19.
Residents in rural communities can contact the Regional
Municipality of Wood Buffalo 24/7 by contacting Pulse
For any questions, please contact Pulse!
780-743-7000
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August 2020
Engineering/Construction Updates- Saprae Creek Estates
H. Wilson is currently completing the underground infrastructure upgrades on Sol Park
Drive and Weiss Drive as well as minor construction activities including ditching and
roadwork in other areas of the community. Access to residences will be maintained
through detours, where applicable for the duration of the construction period.
Chandos Construction is completing work at the new sewage lift station at the Saprae
Creek Estates Firehall property. Heavy Equipment operations to be expected.
Demolition and installation work in the Annex building is still in progress. Earthworks
behind the Firehall is substantially completed and the construction work area will be
restored with gravel where required. Commissioning activities have begun and are
ongoing for the months of July and August. The Contractor is anticipating completion of
the deficiencies and seasonal work to occur prior to the end of the construction season.
Weaver Group Ltd. has completed their w ork and have demobilized. Minor seeding to
occur in the summer of 2021.
Minimal disruption to residents is expected from these improvement projects.
In keeping with Alberta Public Health Officials’ guidelines, Municipal Contractors are
advised to follow COVID-19 health and safety requirements during construction for the
safety of workers as well as the community.
Community Investment Program to launch mid-August
Heads up! The Community Investment Program will be opening applications for the Community Impact Grant and the
Games Legacy Grant in mid-August. As we work together to make a difference in our Region, we will continue to support
you through this grant application process. While COVID-19 public health measures prevent us from hosting in-person
community sessions, our team will provide one-on-one virtual meetings and / or phone calls to support you and your
organization through the application process. We encourage you to take advantage of this one-on-one support.
Additionally, applications that are submitted at least a week early (deadline to be announced) will have the benefit of
being reviewed by our staff, and your organization will be given an opportunity make changes before the final
submission deadline and resubmit.
Grant applications and guidelines will be available in mid-August on our website at rmwb.ca/CIP. The application and the
process will remain the same as last year. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions.
Don’t forget to visit our website in mid-August for details! We look forward to working with you and your organization.
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August 2020
Fees for disposing of non-commercial waste waived
until August 31
Residents can dispose of their non-commercial (residential) waste at the Regional Landfill for free until August 31.
Back in May, fees for disposing both commercial and non-commercial (residential) waste were waived to help support
the community in flood recovery efforts after the April 2020 flood.
Fees for disposing of commercial waste were re-instated July 1. Fees for disposing of non-commercial (residential) waste
will be re-instated September 1.
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August 2020
Nominate your neighbours for vibrant
landscapes and beautiful floral displays
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August 2020
Curbside collection has returned to
regular operations
As of Tuesday, July 14 curbside collection has
returned to regular operations. This includes the
regular collection of recycling materials.
Crews are now collecting one bin of household waste, one bin of recycling materials and up to four bags of
yard waste per household each week.
Here’s how to sort your materials:
Black Bin – Household waste. All waste must be bagged and placed inside of bins for collection. This bin is
collected each week.
Dark Blue Bin – Plastic and metal recycling. Materials must be clean and placed loosely inside of the bin. This
bin is collected every other week.
Light Blue Bin – Paper and cardboard recycling. Materials must be placed loosely inside of the bin. This bin is
collected every other week.
Paper Yard Waste Bags – Yard waste needs to be placed inside of paper yard waste bags and set out to the
curb for weekly collection. Bags are collected every week.
Collection Calendar:
To find out what collection bins to place out to the curb each week, review your curbside collection calendar
online at rmwb.ca/calendar.
Bin Placement:
The correct placement of curbside collection bins, when placed at the curb, plays a key role in the safe
collection of household materials during COVID-19.
Please ensure your bins are at least 30 cm (1 foot) from other bins and at least 1 metre (3 feet) from vehicles.
This spacing allows our fully automated collection trucks to pick up your waste and recycling without crews
having to physically handle each bin.
For more information about curbside collection in the Wood Buffalo Region, visit rmwb.ca/garbage or contact
Pulse at 780-743-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-973-9663.
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August 2020
This summer, take part in the FireSmart photo
contest for a chance to win one of four
chainsaw prize packages! To enter, complete at
least one eligible FireSmart task from the list
below. Once you’ve completed the task, take a
picture and submit it to us online at
rmwb.ca/FireSmartAtHome.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age to
enter and can submit up to one photo per
eligible FireSmart task (up to seven entries per
household).
Eligible FireSmart Tasks:
Remove leaves, pine needles and other debris from your roof and gutters
Mow grass and weeds to 10 centimeters in length or less
Water your grass to keep it from drying out
Move wood piles away from the home and deck
Move propane tanks away from the home and deck
Enclose the underside of your deck to prevent debris from building up under your deck and close to your home
Maintain a 1.5 metre non-combustible zone around your home and deck
You can do this by raking down to mineral soil, laying rock or patio stones or adding concrete
Prize Information:
Residents living in the Urban Service Area will be entered to win one of two chainsaw prize packages.
Residents living in rural and Indigenous communities will be entered to win one of two chainsaw prize packages.
There will be four draws in total.
Contest Deadline:
All photo entries must be submitted by 4 p.m. on August 31, 2020. Prizes will be drawn on September 4, 2020.
More Information:
For more information, visit rmwb.ca/FireSmartAtHome, or call Pulse at 780-743-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-973-9663.
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August 2020
Alberta Culture Days seeking artists, venues, and creative
ideas to celebrate Region’s vibrant culture
September is now Month of the Artist, and to complement this, Alberta Culture Days will span
the month of September. The Wood Buffalo Alberta Culture Days planning committee is
seeking individuals and organizations to help organize and host fun, family-friendly events that
feature the region’s diverse culture. The events and activities can take place online, as well as
in-person, given they adhere to COVID-19 public health measures.
To participate, register online at www.rmwb.ca/culturedays.
Your 2020 Property Tax Notice was sent in
May. If you did not receive it, please call Pulse
at 780-743-7000 or 1-800-973-9663 to
request a reprint.
To support community members affected by COVID-19 and the April flood, you may defer your property tax
payments until Sept. 30.
The initial late penalty and penalties on outstanding balances have been waived until Oct. 1, 2020, with
further late penalties being waived for the remainder of the year.
For those wishing to defer exiting Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) payments, please contact Pulse.
Property owners who pay their property taxes through their financial institution, must contact their financial
institution to defer payment. For more information, including payment options, visit rmwb.ca/taxes
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August 2020
Mayor’s Advisory Council on Youth is recruiting members
for its 2020 – 2021 term
Are you a youth looking to make a difference in your community?
Join the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY) to have your voice heard and make the
change you want to see in your community. Apply for MACOY to learn valuable skills, create
friendships, develop key contacts and help your post-secondary application.
For more information, and to register, visit www.rmwb.ca/MACOY.
Do you own a small business in a rural community
within the RMWB?
You may be able to save money on your taxes by applying for the rural non-residential small
business tax rate.
Your current tax bill doesn’t reflect this rate and you must apply every year to receive it.
Eligibility requirements and criteria are available online.
Applications are being accepted until Dec. 31, 2020.
Regardless of the status of your application, property taxes are due June. 30, 2020, but you
can defer payment until Sept. 30. If you qualify for the rural non-residential small business tax
sub-class after you pay your taxes, you will receive a credit on your account or receive the
funds via cheque.
To apply and learn more, visit rmwb.ca/taxes
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August 2020
Watch out for no parking signs!
Don’t get ticketed or towed - Watch out for temporary no parking
signs!
These signs are placed 48 hours in advance at the location of where
street maintenance will be happening. Please help keep your street
clean and accessible by following these signs and keeping your
vehicle or trailer off the road in these areas.
Temporary no parking signs may be used for:
• Street sweeping
• Snow removal
• Road maintenance work
• Emergencies – water main break, etc.
Cooperation from community members will help crews perform their work quickly, minimizing
any inconvenience. Thank you!
10August 2020
The Saprae Creek Resident Society would like to Thank the RMWB for
helping to fund the home safe program for kids in Saprae Creek.
The library may be closed, but you can visit us virtually!
Need a FREE membership? Visit wbrl.ca, select “My
Account” and then “Register”. Need assistance or to
renew a current membership? Email
customer.service@wbrl.ca.
Your free membership gives access to many entertainment and educational supports
through our Online Resources. Find some books to read, movies to watch, or study
guides to help your at home students. Need assistance with our Online Resources?
Email school.services@wbrl.ca.
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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
PULSE 1-800-973-9663 PULSE@RMWB.CA RMWB.CA/PULSE
(MUNICIPAL SWITCH BOARD) 780-743-7000
COMMUNITY CONTACTS: SOCIAL MEDIA:
RCMP 780-788-4000
FISH & WILDLIFE 780-743-7200
@WOODBUFFALORURALCOMMUNITYCONNECTION
HEALTH LINK 811
ALL EMERGENCIES 911 @RMWOODBUFFALO
@RMWOODBUFFALO
To submit information to the newsletter please email:
koralee.samaroden@rmwb.ca
Deadline for September newsletter submissions:
August 24, 2020
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