Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development Board Appointments Solidified

Fort McMurray, AB –– After a tumultuous year, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Council has appointed a new Board of Directors for the Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (WBEDC).

The new board was officially installed on December 10th and will oversee the work of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism. They will also have an updated mandate to oversee the strategic direction, operations and financial governance of the organization

The board members represent a diverse range of expertise and experience within the RMWB community including several community builders and Indigenous leaders. They include Chris Wilson, Doug Golosky, Kunle Oladebo, Erica Dunbar, Miranda Beaton, Kevin Courtorielle, Melanie Antoine, and Terrence Cooper.

Councillors Kendrick Cardinal and Keith McGrath, and Chief Administrative Officer Henry Hunter will also act as directors.

The board’s first priority is to develop a report for the RMWB Council detailing recommendations for enhancing economic and tourism growth in the region, streamlining operations, improving service delivery, and achieving cost reductions.