Wabasca, Alberta
Wabasca (/ˈwɑːbəˌskɑː/ WAH-bə-skah), also known as Wabasca-Desmarais, is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within the Municipal District (MD) of Opportunity No.On May 29, strong easterly winds pushed smoke into the community and an overnight evacuation order was placed at 8:44 pm affecting 3,300 people.[8] Wabasca is located in the Boreal Plains of Northern Alberta,[9] part of the largest intact forest on earth.Forestry also plays a role in the local economy with Alberta Pacific Forest Industries operating an office out of the community.Mistassiny Road is the main connector running from Bigstone Cree Nation 166A and downtown in the south, to the predominantly residential areas in the north.There is also no grid system in place and the streets naturally follow the shape of the lake and avoid muskeg in the area.The airport serves as a gateway to the Wabasca oil sands as well as private flights and medical air transport for the region.[29] In February 2013, the Lakeview Sports Centre opened providing the community with an indoor field house complete with gymnasium, running track, stage, and concessions.[49] The George Stoll Recreation Grounds feature baseball diamonds, batting cage, basketball courts, skateboard park,[50] playground, and winter outdoor ice rinks.[51] In downtown Wabasca, Sam G's Park is a central gathering place anchored around the Blue Fishing Bridge.Common big game species in the area include white-tailed deer, black bear, elk and moose.Situated along North Wabasca Lake and surrounded by boreal forest, the course also features a driving range, practice green, and pro shop.Common users of these trails include ATVs, snowmobiles, cross country skiers, hikers, and mountain bikers.[29] The college provides part-time and full-time programming for adult upgrading, apprenticeships, university studies, workforce development, and other careers.
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