The MAC Calendar was created to ensure a one stop opportunity for all residents and visitors to see, explore, and participate in the many exciting events and workshops available in Wood Buffalo each month.
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Fall for wine in our 3rd annual shipyard closing event – Wine and Desserts.
Guests will enjoy 5 beautiful desserts, perfectly paired with 5 wines, along with the vibrant yellows, oranges, and greens along the banks of the clearwater. Join us for this celebration of the changing season, back to school, and cozy sweaters.
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Enjoy everything Fall has to offer!
Join us at Heritage Village for Harvest Festival.
The Festival will include the Pumpkin Patch, kids hay maze, games & activities, inflatables, face painting, Food Truck Alley, Vendor’s Market, cookie decorating with Evermore and lots of amazing Fall photo ops and more.
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Experience delicious wines from around the world and taste them with equally varied and interesting cheeses.
All funds raised from the Event will be going to the Youth Endowment Fund Charity and this Event is being hosted by the Royal Arch Mason’s of Fort McMurray with Outpost Wine assisting.
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Celebrate the season in style with our all-inclusive holiday event, perfect for small teams.
What’s Included:
- Full holiday buffet dinner
- Live music & DJ
- Festive photo backdrop
- Holiday décor on every table
Optional Add-Ons:
- Wine at the tables
- Drink tickets
- Late-night snack (feeds 5)
- Choose your table wine selection
Seating Options:
- Table of 8 or Table of 10
- All prices include GST & gratuity
Limited tables available. Book now to reserve your spot!
Let us handle the details — you enjoy the celebration.
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Home Games:
Soccer:
Sat. Sept. 6 VS Portage College
Sat. Sept. 20 VS Concordia University of
Edmonton
Sun. Sept. 21 VS Concordia University of
Edmonton
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Alberta Culture Days is part of a national celebration of arts and culture. Every Alberta Culture Days weekend features free, hands-on activities that invite the public to participate behind the scenes to bring creators and the public closer together
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Wood Buffalo & District Labour Council is pleased to host this annual event for the community.
Join us for a free lunch, face-painting, balloon animals and bouncy castles! The first 500 guests will also get free swag.
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Check out what is going on in the upcoming 60+ Wellness Series sessions.
For more information please contact Amanda Macintosh at amanda.macintosh@mcanab.ca or
780-978-4565.
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Free event — All are welcome!
Join us at Fire Hall 1 (Hawkins Hall, 2 Tolen Drive). The morning will have something for everyone – including rescue demonstrations, tours of emergency services equipment, fire trucks, an interactive fire safety trailer, and of course … lots of pancakes.
Children can enjoy time with Sparky and other local mascots, try their hand at using a full-size fire hose, and even take part in a fire rescue obstacle course.
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In celebration of our 60th year, Keyano is inviting Wood Buffalo to come together for a Community BBQ this September!
It will be a fun, free, family-friendly afternoon filled with great food, live music, activities, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect and celebrate 60 years of memories.
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The Fort McMurray Fringe Festival is back, and there are so many ways to join in:
Festival Grounds
Enjoy our Artisan Market, live performances, and (new this year!) workshops and more, re-scheduled from Voices of the North.
Fringe Shows
Catch one (or all!) of our THREE local productions at the Stonebridge Hotel. Seeing Fringe shows means you’re directly supporting the work of local artists.
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Bring your cars, Bikes, trucks to show them off!
Our 2nd Annual show is back!
This year we are adding a Bikini Car Wash by donation!
Live music!
BBQ by donation supporting the Heart and Stroke foundation
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Discover the history of transportation in the region at the Heritage Shipyard celebrating 100 years since the first train arrived in Waterways!
Enjoy cookies and lemonade by Evermore cookie as you step inside the two original railway cars on display. Learn interesting facts about the area, such as how the Jack (Torchy) Peden Centre is designed to look like the Waterways railway station.
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Join us for Magic in the Meadow, a heartwarming fundraiser in support of HeartSpark’s free programs for girls and low-cost wellness sessions for women.
Enjoy Zest Friends Lemonade, the famous Banana Bread of Belonging, a forest soundbath, affirmation crafts, mini horse visits, and more — all at beautiful Reid Ranch. Proceeds help us keep connection, creativity, and mental wellness accessible for all.
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Mark your calendars! The North East Alberta FASD Network Neafan is bringing the community together for an FASD Awareness Day Community BBQ.
Come out, enjoy some good food, connect with others, and help raise awareness in our community.
Everyone is welcome, bring your family, friends, and neighbours!
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Oil Sands Expo celebrates 40 years in 2025!
Join us at Suncor Community Leisure Centre, where 2,000 oil sands industry professionals gather to share knowledge, and discover the latest technologies, products and services.
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Please join the Fort McMurray Honour Guard and Fort McMurray Fire Department members on September 11 as they pay tribute to firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.
The Ceremony will commemorate their legacy as well as express gratitude to those who continue to serve.
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We’re thrilled to announce our FIRST-EVER Open House at the Wood Buffalo Food Bank!
Come on down and:
Meet our amazing team
Take a behind-the-scenes tour
Enjoy a delicious BBQ by donation.
Learn more about how we serve our community
… and so much more!
This is your chance to connect with the heart of our mission.
Spread the word, bring a friend, and come be part of something meaningful.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
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The 2025 ATC Cultural Festival will be the fifth year we have invited all the Wood Buffalo region, Alberta, and Treaty 8 communities to celebrate the Indigenous cultures of the Cree and Dene people who have lived in harmony with this land since time immemorial.
The ATC Cultural Festival, presented by Centerfire Energy Group, begins with a powerful Opening Ceremony.
All are welcome! Join us as we gather and honour traditions to start this year’s Celebration of Indigenous Culture.
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Clear the clutter safely! Bring old paint, propane tanks, electronics, and other household items to the Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Roundup.
See the full accepted items list at : rmwb.ca/collectionevents.
This event is free for residents!
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Check it out!
Our Show & Shine at the Fort Mac union hall just got even cooler thanks to our friends at Matco Tools of Fort McMurray, who have generously offered to sponsor a sweet burnout pit
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Please join us for ARTS IN ACTION.
Participants will learn the traditional technique of coiling to create beautiful, functional baskets from scratch. In the workshop you can expect to learn weaving techniques, stitching methods, shaping methods and learning beautiful designs.
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Looking to recruit top local talent or discover new employment opportunities?
Join us at the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Fall Job Fair 2025 – an essential event for employers and job seekers alike!
Whether you’re looking to fill key positions or launch your career, this is the place to make it happen. Meet face-to-face with hiring employers from a wide range of industries, explore job opportunities, and make meaningful career connections.
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The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is proud to host a 2025 Municipal Election Forum — your opportunity to meet the voices shaping our region’s future!
In this open community forum, council candidates will share their platforms and answer questions about their vision for the RMWB. This is your chance to get informed, engage in local democracy, and help build a stronger, more connected community.
Open to the Public – No Registration Required
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The 8th Annual Hospital Bed Races presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP is back!
Get ready for fast beds, fierce competition, and big community spirit.
This one-of-a-kind, family-friendly event brings together teams from local businesses, industry, sports clubs, and community groups—all racing to claim the prestigious Golden Bedpan Trophy and ultimate bragging rights, all in support of local healthcare.
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Fifteen years calls for something special, so we’re raising a glass to our Crystal Anniversary with a Champagne-inspired theme.
Beyond the glowing décor, this soirée is a tribute to every volunteer, donor, and mentor who’s made a difference. Together, we’re building brighter futures, one toast at a time!
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Wood Buffalo has many exciting workshops and events taking place every month
- either in online format or in person observing social distancing guidelines.
For a full list of community events this month, check out the online Calendar.
New events are being added all the time so check back regularly
and make sure you subscribe to our monthly MAC Calendar Newsletter.
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