An expropriation policy has been passed by the RMWB council, and this was done on order to resolve and close a hole in the policy of the council which has been highly controversial. According to a September 2014 audit report by KPMG the rules about the buying and expropriating land by the municipality were not…
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Starting this fall there will be meeting schedule changes for RMWB council meetings. The schedule changes have been made in an attempt to cut out long nights for council members and streamline the business that the council handles. Last Tuesday the council passed a new standing committees bylaw, and this is a replacement for the…
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The 2015 municipal census for Wood Buffalo shows that the local community has a population of 125,032 right now. In addition to determining the population count in the area the 2015 municipal census also sends a strong message that shows everyone counts. The census was wrapped up last month on June 30, and the new…
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The RMWB has voted to issue road names for new roads that honor community members. The new road names were accepted from the Community Identification Committee, and this was a great way to honor individuals who made significant contributions to the local community. The roads which will receive the names are located in Parson’s Creek…
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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will be reviewing the rules for on street parking because of concerns that have been voiced about congestion and safety. During the council meeting last Tuesday Coun. Keith McGrath moved a motion for this review. The municipality will review the parking standards, bylaws, and policies so that a plan…
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A number of civil liberties advocates have voiced privacy concerns over the use of Wood Buffalo RCMP body cameras which was recently announced. According to Sharon Polsky, director for the Rocky Mountain Civil Liberties Association, “Like all technology, it offers conveniences, it offers benefits. With every technology, and every convenience, there’s a cost, and there’s…
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