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Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Through Our Lens

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) has launched a provincial campaign to showcase the region’s identity and share what life is like in the region. While Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is known as a place of incredible economic opportunity, this campaign also spotlights the unexpected—the region’s family of close-knit communities, rich culture and history, and breathtaking natural beauty.

Published:Oct 15, 2021

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Business Investment & Attraction

Regional Survey Seeks to Understand Local, Non-Local, & Online Household Spending

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) is launching a regional survey to better understand household spending in the areas of retail, food and beverage, personal services, and entertainment. Survey findings will be combined with additional market research to inform the direction of FMWBEDT’s Retail and Commercial Plan, focused on supporting existing local businesses with retention and expansion, and attracting new private investment.

Published:Oct 14, 2021

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Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Wins Global ‘City Nation Place’ Award

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo has won an international award that recognizes a world-leading level of community engagement for the development of the region’s place brand. On behalf of the region, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) is proudly accepting the world-renowned City Nation Place Award for Best Citizen Engagement.

Published:Oct 13, 2021

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Launching into the Canadian Meetings & Conventions Market

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) officially launched into the Canadian Meetings and Conventions Market at the Canadian Meetings and Events Expo this week, October 19-20, 2021. The Expo brings together professionals ready to book destinations for their meetings and conventions, with communities across Canada vying to attract the new investment into their market.

Published:Oct 11, 2021

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Back Home Again makes its world premier

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT), together with project partners, is excited to share the world premier dates for Back Home Again. Back Home Again will debut on October 2nd & 3rd, 2021 at the 35th Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) – an OSCAR® qualifying festival.

Published:Oct 4, 2021

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Startup YMM

Growing our Community of Entrepreneurs

This weekend’s Fort McMurray Fall Tradeshow and Market will feature five local businesses taking part in Startup YMM’s Industry Connection Pilot Program. Startup YMM, operated by Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT), launched the four-part industry program this fall, with segments focused on oil sands, retail, tourism, and technology.

Published:Oct 1, 2021

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Pop-Up Photography Tour concludes with overwhelming participation

The region-wide Pop-Up Photography Tour has concluded following the participation of hundreds of residents across Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. Aimed at capturing the people and places that make this region so incredible, well-known artists Crystal Mercredi and Lucas Seaward hosted 19 pop-up sessions across 10 communities, with nearly 700 registered participants.

Published:Sep 29, 2021

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Jet Bridges Bring Warm Welcome to Residents and Visitors

Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA) and Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) have partnered to give the Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) jet bridges a brand-new look and feel.

Published:Sep 27, 2021

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Region wins International Awards for Place Brand

As stewards of our region’s Place Brand, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT) is honoured to accept two Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) on behalf of the region. These awards recognize and celebrate our region-wide community Place Brand — Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

Published:Sep 8, 2021

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2021 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship Golf Tournament

The 34th annual Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship is coming to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo August 24-27, 2021. At the tournament, Canada’s top male amateur golfers, aged 25 and over, will compete for a national title. The tournament will be played at the Fort McMurray Golf Club and will be the first national championship event hosted in the region since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.

Published:Aug 12, 2021

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Region-Wide Invitation to Participate in Pop-Up Photography Tour Promoting Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo

Public Art Wood Buffalo and Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT) are partnering to showcase the incredible and diverse everyday life of people in the region. Well-known and respected artists Crystal Mercredi and Lucas Seaward will tour from Fort Fitzgerald to Conklin this August to capture the unique landscapes, peoples and cultures in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

Published:Aug 4, 2021

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Business Investment & Attraction

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Labour Study Presentation

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT), in partnership with regional stakeholders, will present the 2021 regional labour study findings to the community on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The study provides a five-year forecast of labour market needs - highlighting future training requirements, hiring demands and attraction and retention practices.

Published:Aug 4, 2021

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