News Releases
Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games Annual General Meeting
(Fort McMurray, May 4, 2022) – The Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) is pleased to invite the public to the Annual General Meeting on May 18, 2022, at 3:15 p.m. through a virtual conference. Those wishing to attend can do so at the time of the meeting through the following Teams link: Join
ARCTIC WINTER GAMES CELEBRATES NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH FUSESOCIAL
(Fort McMurray, AB – April 25, 2022) – The Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games Host Society is thrilled to announce its partnership with FuseSocial to assist in the recruitment of approximately 2,000 Games volunteers. For the next ten months, FuseSocial will work with the Games’ Volunteer Committee in the registration, screening, role assignments and
RFQ: SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
We are inviting prospective respondents to submit non-binding quotations for provision of Security Guard Services during the Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games. Deadline is Wednesday, April 27, 2022. View the RFQ here: https://bit.ly/3L7otim
Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games announces sponsorship opportunities
(Fort McMurray, AB – April 6, 2022) – The Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games Host Society is excited to officially launch sponsorship opportunities for the community to get involved in the international celebration of circumpolar sports and culture. From a grade school education program that is rooted in culture and the celebration of sport,
RFP: Accommodations
The Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games Host Society is seeking proposals from proponents interested in providing accommodation services for guests traveling to the region for the Games. Deadline to submit intent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022. View the RFP here: https://bit.ly/3tuOekZ
AWG hosting winter carnival pop-ups to celebrate one-year-out
Fort McMurray, AB – January 25, 2022) – The Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games Host Society is hosting outdoor winter carnival pop-ups across the region to celebrate one year out of welcoming the Circumpolar North to Wood Buffalo. The main winter carnival will take place at Vista Ridge All Seasons Park on February 5 from
THE ARCTIC WINTER GAMES RECOGNIZE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY WITH LAUNCH OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT VIDEO
(Fort McMurray, AB – June 21, 2021) – Today marks the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games Host Society recognizes this day with the launch of its official Land Acknowledgement video. “In
AWG INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR RESCHEDULED WOOD BUFFALO ARCTIC WINTER GAMES
April 6, 2021 (Whitehorse, YT) – The Arctic Winter Games International Committee (AWGIC), announces January 29 to February 4, 2023, as the rescheduled dates for the Wood Buffalo Arctic Winter Games. In a planned and proactive response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and following a comprehensive risk analysis, the AWGIC postponed the Wood Buffalo Arctic
Wood Buffalo 2022 Arctic Winter Games Annual General Meeting
(Fort McMurray, March 10, 2021) – The Wood Buffalo 2022 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) is pleased to invite the public to the Annual General Meeting on March 31, 2021, at 3 p.m. through a virtual conference. Those wishing to attend can do so at the time of the meeting through the following methods: Join on
AWG INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES POSTPONEMENT OF THE 2022 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES IN PROACTIVE RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
March 3, 2021 (Whitehorse, YT) – The Arctic Winter Games International Committee (AWGIC), following discussions with Wood Buffalo 2022 Arctic Winter Games Host Society, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) and the Government of Alberta, has made the decision to postpone the Wood Buffalo 2022 Arctic Winter Games in a planned and proactive response