It is New Year’s Eve in Wood Buffalo, and there are some safety tips that can help you and your family enjoy the holiday while staying safe. If you plan on driving anywhere tonight remember not to drink and drive, or your holiday could end up with you behind bars or even worse. Instead choose…
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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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Wood Buffalo is losing some local eateries, and some residents are nostalgic about the closings. McRay’s Classic Cafe and Gino’s Pub will be closed, and a liquidation sale will be held. Owner of the eateries Jennifer Eastwood told the media “The whole reason why we’re closing is because we can’t come to terms on a…
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The council for Wood Buffalo recently granted $1.5 million for the Local Helicopter Emergency Response Organization so that medevac services can continue to operate around the clock and will be available when needed. The grant payment will be spread out over a 12 month period. The vote by council members was unanimous. According to Phoenix…
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The Wood Buffalo rental vacancy rates are up sharply, and this is caused by low oil prices, a weak labour market, and other economic factors. In April of 2014 Wood Buffalo had a rental vacancy rate of 7%, one year later in April of 2015 and this rate is a whopping 22.3%. These statistics were…
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Wood Buffalo residents can expect more road closures in the downtown area thanks to the start of the 2015 construction season and a number of planned upgrades to the roads and other infrastructure in the works. Some of the upgrades include road repaving or replacement, water and sewer main upgrades, and adding sidewalks, curbs, and…
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