Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism

06/13/2026

New retail development means more than new stores; it means more local jobs, more opportunities, and more dollars staying within our region.

As Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo continues to grow, investment attraction efforts are helping bring services and retailers closer to home while supporting local employment and strengthening the regional economy.

Growth creates momentum and momentum creates opportunity.

06/10/2026

RSVP Reminder! ⏰

Join us on June 17 for FMWBEDT's 2025 Impact Review & Strategic Plan Launch and be part of the conversation about the future of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

Hear about key accomplishments, future priorities, and opportunities shaping our region.

📍 SMS Equipment Place
📅 June 17, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

RSVP by June 12
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06/07/2026

What does the future hold for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo?

Join us on June 17 for a special Leadership Panel Discussion featuring:

• Terrence "Terry" Cooper, KC – Board Chair, FMWBEDT
• Lisa Sweet – CEO, FMWBEDT
• Don Scott, KC – Ward 1 Councillor, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Reserve your spot today!
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Together, they'll discuss some of the opportunities and priorities shaping our region, including:

✔ Regional Growth
✔ Collaboration
✔ Opportunity
✔ The Future of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo

The panel is part of FMWBEDT's 2025 Impact Review & Strategic Plan Launch, where we'll reflect on the progress made across economic development and tourism and share our vision for the years ahead.

06/04/2026

A strong economy is built on people and ideas.

Our work supports both sides of the equation by helping businesses grow while ensuring talent has the tools and pathways to succeed.

It’s about building a workforce and business community that can move forward together.

06/02/2026

There are so many opportunities for youth to explore potential career paths and gain hands-on experience right here in our region including healthcare!🚑

Programs like the Healthcare Career Exploration Camps give students the chance to learn directly from professionals, explore different healthcare careers, and better understand the skills and education needed to succeed in the field.

Learn more and register today: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers/Page13120.aspx

Do you know a student in Grades 9–12 who is interested in a career in healthcare? Join us for the annual Healthcare Career Exploration Camps!

Students will get hands-on experience exploring healthcare careers by trying out procedures, tools, and skills alongside professionals working in the field.

Camp locations include:

• Calgary
• Edmonton
• Fort McMurray
• Grande Prairie
• Lethbridge
• Medicine Hat
• Red Deer

Learn more and register today: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers/Page13120.aspx

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Elevate Health Group on being selected as the final winner of our Business Survey Giveaway! 🎉

Elevate Health Group provides chiropractic care, massage therapy, psychotherapy, and wellness services, helping individuals across Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo live healthier, more balanced lives.

Thank you to all businesses who participated and helped contribute valuable feedback through the survey.

Watch for the chance to join upcoming in-person events where we will dig into some of the particular focus areas and identify potential opportunities to strengthen the local business environment.

06/02/2026

Join us for an important milestone as we reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future 📢

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Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism invites you to Opportunity Lives Here: 2025 Impact Review & Strategic Plan Launch.

This special event will highlight key accomplishments, partnerships, and initiatives that have helped advance economic development and tourism across our region, while also unveiling our new five-year Strategic Plan.

We look forward to bringing together businesses, partners, stakeholders, Indigenous leaders and rightsholders, and community leaders for an afternoon of reflection, conversation, and future-focused planning.

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Direct Concrete Supplies on being selected as the winner of our Business Survey Giveaway! 🎉

As part of our Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Survey, we invited businesses that have been operating in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo for one year or less to share their insights and experiences. We're pleased to recognize Direct Concrete Supplies as our latest prize pack winner.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped contribute valuable feedback that will support the future of business in our region.

We also want to congratulate Direct Concrete Supplies on reaching their first year of operations in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. We wish them continued success as they grow and serve our community.

06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Survey.

Your input helps us better understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities facing businesses across Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

The insights gathered will help guide next steps in:
• Economic strategy development
• Sector engagement and collaboration
• Policy and advocacy conversations
• Investment and growth planning

In the coming months, we’ll be sharing key themes and insights that emerge from the survey.

Strong economies are built through collaboration and this is an important step forward together.

05/31/2026

The Business Retention & Expansion Survey closes tonight 🚨

This is your final opportunity to share your insights and help shape the future of the Business Retention & Expansion Strategy for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, contractor, retailer, service provider, or part of a growing company, your feedback matters. The information gathered through this survey will help identify priorities, challenges, and opportunities facing our local business community.

Don't miss out on having your voice heard.
Complete the survey before it closes tonight 👉 fmwb.ca/bre