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recently completed or well on their way.
Improved highway infrastructure, new
bridges that increase the volume travelling
across the Athabasca River, revamped rec-
reation centres and upgraded public facili-
ties are just a few examples.
“It really is about improving the quality of
life for all residents, not just for today but
going forward.”
This is where diversification will also play
an important role inWood Buffalo’s future.
Recent low oil prices and an economic
downturn have forced many communities
in Western Canada to look at their finan-
cial dependence on oil. The same holds
true in Wood Buffalo where as much as
90 per cent of the region’s revenue is de-
rived from the oil sands. One solution is to
encourage contractors working in the oil
“People from every country in the world call Wood Buffalo home. It brings a
whole wonderful flavour to our community.” Mayor Melissa Blake
