economic development

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s Council is firing the board of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (WBEDT). Following an in-camera meeting of the municipal council on Tuesday night, the Municipality announced that the council voted unanimously to remove the governance board of WBEDT. The organization will now work through its Chief Executive […]

Fort McMurray International Airport is taking another step to bring Aurora Landing to life. Michael Sieger, VP of Air Service and Commercial Development for the Fort McMurray Airport Authority will be hosting information sessions to showcase the project. Aurora Landing is a campus of land available for development next to the Fort McMurray International Airport. […]

The annual WinterPLAY celebrations kick off tonight at 5 p.m. The annual festival runs from February 23 to March 3 and features a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy with your family, friends, and neighbors. The much-anticipated Shoot-out on the Snye begins on Saturday, February 24 at 9:45 a.m. and runs until Sunday, February 25. […]

Conklin Métis Community is announcing seven new business partnerships to spur its economic growth. The hamlet located approximately 150 kilometers south of Fort McMurray has grappled with housing shortages and limited economic opportunities despite its proximity to the oil sands. The Conklin Resource Development Advisory Committee unveiled seven new business partnerships which it believes will […]

Indigenous Tourism is growing in Canada and Alberta is leading the pack. Yesterday over 100 people gathered at Mac Island as part of a conference put on by Indigenous Tourism Alberta. The symposium is one of three gatherings in Alberta to discuss and help spur development in a growing industry that contributes to 166 million […]