The new council for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo vowed to work well with the community and each other as they were sworn in during a Wednesday evening ceremony at MacDonald Island Park. After he was sworn in by Justice Stephanie Cleary, Mayor Sandy Bowman started his second term with an optimistic tone as he called for a renewed focus on a vibrant local economy. Article content

“Over the last term we strengthened our economy, brought key services back home and made this region a better place to live, work and raise a family. I’m proud of what we accomplished,” said Bowman in his inaugural address. Article content

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“Now we begin another chapter with a new council, one ground on experience, expertise and I believe common sense. Now I’m con

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