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Council approves $13.1 million for Métis Cultural Centre, federal grant for homelessness programs

Article content McMurray Métis asked for the funding last month after the project’s original $44-million price tag increased to more than $74.7 million. McMurray Métis CEO Bill Loutitt told council the rising cost of building materials, especially wood, inflated the budget. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Council approves $13.1 million for Métis Cultural Centre, federal grant for homelessness programs Back to video More than $34.2 million in project funds have been secured, with $33 million split between a provincial grant and McMurray Métis. The organization plans on spending more than $18 million of its own money on construction. An application for a $25 million federal grant has been made.

Administration continues researching equipment to break up potential ice jams

Article content Administration told council last September they had begun studying different equipment used to help break up ice-jams and prevent potential flooding. This includes an ice-breaking machine called an Amphibex, which is used to clear river ice jams in Manitoba. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Administration continues researching equipment to break up potential ice jams Back to video A report on a potential regional pilot program was expected by June. But the municipality’s Public Works department asked for more time following reports on the Athabasca and Clearwater rivers. Staff are concerned about the findings of a 2017 study by the University of Saskatchewan that looked into the effectiveness of the Amphibex locally. The report was commissioned by the municipality and concluded more research was needed into the technology.

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Council approves 2021-2030 Wood Buffalo Public Art Plan, $520,000 funding for 2021

Council unanimously approved the Wood Buffalo Public Art Plan for 2021 to 2030, including $520,000 in funding for 2021, at Tuesday’s council meeting. The…

Council approves patio support grants, asks province for 15 per cent cap on food delivery app fees

Council unanimously asked Alberta government to cap fees charged by third-party food delivery apps at 15 per cent during Tuesday’s council meeting.