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After years as a polarizing presence in downtown, land that was bulldozed for a cancelled downtown arena project has found new life as Kiyām Community Park.
COVID-19. political drama and economic problems dominated 2021 for the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region. But throughout the year, a stubborn streak of…
COVID-19. political drama and economic problems dominated 2021 for the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region. But throughout the year, a stubborn streak of…
Article content The FCC asked for a refund of property taxes dating back to 2016 and the cancellation of 2021 taxes, totalling $42,815. A tax exemption request was also made for the Wheaton-Penney Family Childcare Centre and Legacy Counselling Centre, which are both located at the church. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Council denies and approves tax forgiveness for community groups Back to video The property was exempt from municipal taxes until 2016 when counselling and childcare services began. At the time, 10 per cent of the property became...
By Jaryn Vecchio Design of the Métis Cultural Centre // Photo via Mindful Architecture The McMurray Métis are getting $13.1 million from the municipality for their cultural centre. Wood Buffalo council met on Tuesday where they unanimously approved providing the funds for the project. The budget originally was set at $22 million, however, itâs increased to $74.7 million as prices for materials have risen and multiple cost estimates were done. Multiple delegates spoke at the meeting including Audrey Poitras, President of the Métis Nation of Alberta, who noted this project...