Council heard an update on flood mitigation in the region, including buyouts in Ptarmigan Court, ongoing improvements and preparing for river breakup 2022.
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Council hearing update on flood mitigation, discussing Truth and Reconciliation responses
Council is holding its first meeting back since the start of the summer break and it’s last meeting before the municipal election on Oct. 18. The meeting will include a report on the municipality’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and hearing an update on flood mitigation work in their last meeting for the current sitting council.
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RMWB concludes 2021 census with approximately 75 per cent of homes counted
The 2021 census has concluded with approximately 75 per cent of local homes counted.
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Local, provincial unemployment in July dropped to levels not seen since pandemic began
July unemployment in Alberta and the census region dropped to levels not seen since the start of the pandemic, reflecting an economic rebound that began after most of Alberta’s COVID-19 restrictions lifted on Canada Day.
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Report finds one-third of employers facing labour shortage, predicts future job growth
A report predicts employment in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo could grow by nearly 15,000 jobs by 2025. But for now, 33 per cent of employers surveyed for the report are reporting a shortage in skilled and non-skilled labour.
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RMWB, Telus partner on $21-million project bringing high-speed internet to rural areas
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) and Telus hope to bring high-speed internet to more than 90 percent of homes and businesses to most rural communities in the region by the end of 2023. Construction begins spring 2022.
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Council denies and approves tax forgiveness for community groups
Council unanimously approved tax relief for the Sanatan Mandir Cultural Society and cancelling taxes on 11 properties owned by Fort McKay First Nation, but rejected relief for the Family Christian Centre (FCC).
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Tourism sector struggling to recover from COVID-19, FMWBEDT releasing tourism plan later this year
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) is releasing a five-year plan for development and tourism later this year. But for now, the local tourism sector has seen few benefits from the easing of Alberta’s COVID-19 restrictions and does not expect to see a large recovery anytime soon.
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Unemployment in June dropped locally but spiked across Alberta
The census area that includes the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo area saw unemployment drop, more people working and the labour force expand last month. The rest of Alberta wasn’t so lucky as unemployment rose, although these numbers were collected before the province lifted most COVID-19 restrictions on July 1.
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Construction of faster rural internet infrastructure begins next year
Construction of high-speed internet infrastructure will begin in 2022 for Anzac, Conklin, Janvier and Gregoire Lake Estates.
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