Message from the MP for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake, David yurdiga

Message from Member of Parliament Fort McMurray-Cold Lake

DaVID yurDIGa

Building is in our veins. For years our town has been ravaged by the forces of nature, but each time we stand up and rebuild. The year 2020 was not an exception. Even after the spring floods that caused so much devastation and millions in losses, Fort McMurray stood tall. This goes to show how brave and hardworking our citizens really are.

Without a doubt, Fort McMurray undertook some bold building projects last year. One of the highlights was the YMM airport upgrade. The airport’s runway rehabilitation project will bolster our town’s economy and make travelling easier for everyone in Northern Alberta. I am especially grateful to the RMWB’s Community Capital Grants program for making this upgrade a reality.

While being proud of Fort McMurray’s completed projects, we are also looking forward to the new ones. I have especially high hopes about the Fort McMurray to Alaska Rail. This project is still being assessed by the federal government, but I will do my best to tell Ottawa the necessity of this railway connection as this project could bring immense benefits to Fort McMurray. I’m confident that connecting Northern Alberta with Alaska would create thousands of jobs. Moreover, it would greatly increase trade and bring new investments from our partners in the U.S.

I am grateful to Building Fort McMurray magazine for the opportunity to share my message. As your Member of Parliament, I will do my best to encourage building in the riding. In my office, we are all for big, bold, job-creating projects. I have no doubt that the people of Fort McMurray are on the same page.

Friends, let’s build up our fortress even higher this year. God bless Alberta and God bless Fort McMurray. n

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