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industry to explore other sectors, includ-
ing residential construction and municipal
infrastructure projects. Supporting the ar-
ea’s forestry industry by expanding further
into western markets is another option,
along with the continued development of
pipelines, rail lines, roads, and permanent
water and sewer services in some of the
more remote communities.
Mayor Blake is excited about another plan
that that holds a wealth of possibilities
for the region, long into the years ahead.
Wood Buffalo is pursuing a zero-waste ini-
tiative that brings exciting opportunities
well beyond the lifespan of the oil sands. It
also means turning the region into a global
model for sustainable living in Canada’s
North.
“If you create something, have an alter-
nate use for it that doesn’t involve burying
it in the landfill,” Mayor Blake emphasized.
SUSTAINABLE FARMING IN
CANADA’S NORTH
The plan is already underway. Last year,
the region began experimenting with con-
