budget

Mayor Sandy Bowman is out with a statement on the proposed alternative delivery options being explored by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) administration and council. Bowman says he has had many conversations regarding the proposal to outsource some municipal services. “Over the last several days, I’ve had the opportunity to have many conversations […]

Amid budget talk of restrained spending and increased savings, the province is still making a major investment to improve children’s healthcare. Yesterday, Minister of Health, Adrianna LaGrange, announced Alberta will be making a $20 million investment in expanding Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital and making it a stand-alone facility. The hospital is already Canada’s second-largest pediatric […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council has approved a $611.6 million budget for 2024. $474 million will go toward operations and $137.6 million will be transferred to capital reserves. The capital budget totals $170.4 million from capital reserves, grant funds, and revenue from 2024. “This year’s budget represents Council’s continued commitment to investing […]