Notice of Public Hearing – Bylaw No. 26/008

- Mar 26, 2026

​TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jubilee Centre Council Chamber located on the 1st Floor at 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta, regarding the following matter: 

Bylaw No. 26/008 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Part of NW-24-88-9-4 and SW-25-88-9-4, being Disposition TCL2400001  

Planning and Development Services has received an application to amend portions of lots NW-24-88-9-4 and SW-25-88-9-4, using a site-specific Land Use Amendment that proposes to add “Resort Facility” and “Retail, General” as Discretionary Uses to the UE – Urban Expansion District. The purpose of the amendment is to enable the development of an equine-based wellness and recreation destination that includes overnight guest accommodation and on-site retail activities. Under the current Land Use Bylaw, a Resort Facility may include “Retail, Convenience” as an accessory use; however, the applicant is seeking the inclusion of “Retail, General” specific to this site to better align with the development proposal. 

​A copy of all related documents may be inspected between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday by contacting:  

  • Planning and Development Services (1st Floor, Jubilee Centre, Fort McMurray) 

permit.inquiries@rmwb.ca 780-743-7000 

  • Legislative Services (7th Floor, Jubilee Centre, Fort McMurray)  

legislative.assistants@rmwb.ca 780-743-7001 

Participating in the Public Hearing: 

If you would like to appear in-person before Council during the Public Hearing: 

  • You may register with Legislative Services prior to 12:00 noon, Monday, April 20, 2026, or prior to the start of the Public Hearing in the Council Chamber:     

    • Call Legislative Services at 780-743-7001. 

  • Your registration must include your full name, organization name (if required), address, telephone number, email address and clearly indicate support or opposition to the bylaw.  

If you would like to make a written submission for Council’s consideration at the Public Hearing: 

  • You must submit any written materials to the Chief Legislative Officer prior to 12:00 noon, Monday, April 20, 2026. 

  • Your submission must include your full name, organization name (if required), address, telephone number, email address and clearly indicate support or opposition to the bylaw. 

  • It is at Council’s discretion to accept submissions from those who have not submitted a request prior to the above noted timeline. Subject to Council’s consent to speak at the Public Hearing, anyone who wishes to also distribute written material at the time of their presentation should bring 15 copies of their material for distribution. 

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require an accommodation to participate, please include the details in your request to participate. Advanced notice is required as some accommodations can take time to arrange.   

Please note written submissions are considered public documents, any information and materials you submit to Council for their consideration at the Public Hearing is added in its entirety to the agenda package, which is made available to the public and posted on the Municipality’s website. Verbal submissions will have a maximum of 5 minutes to address Council. All submissions to the Public Hearing must be received prior to, or during, the Public Hearing. Submissions cannot be made following the conclusion of the Public Hearing. 

DATED at Fort McMurray, Alberta this 25 day of March 2026. 

 

Jade Brown 

Chief Legislative Officer  

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo  

9909 Franklin Avenue  

Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4  

Phone: (780) 743-7001  

Fax: (780) 743-7028  

Email: Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca 

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