News and Notices
Register to Vote
Register online by August 15, 2025 You can register to vote at any time. There are several benefits to registering ahead of an election. Registered voters will receive important updates from Elections Alberta after a [...]
Nomination Period
Nomination Period for the Municipal District of Opportunity Municipal Elections open January 1, 2025 and ending at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on September 22, 2025 Nomination packages are now available for pickup at the office locations [...]
FREE Firewood for the Residents of Calling Lake
The MD of Opportunity has split firewood available to Calling Lake Residents 1 Pick Up Truck Load Per Household 1 (One) Pick Up Load Every 2 Weeks Loading Between 8am to 4pm Location is [...]
FREE Firewood for the Residents of Wabasca
The MD of Opportunity has split firewood available to Wabasca Residents Location is at Muskwa Cemetery Available while supplies last Must load yourself If you have any questions and to arrange pick up, please [...]
2025 Property Assessment & Tax Information
The 2025 Tax Notices were mailed on June 19, 2025. A typical detached home, assessed at $200,000, will pay $134 per month in property taxes in 2025. Roughly 47% of this amount — or [...]
Special Council Meeting – July 29, 2025
Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Council and General Public that there will be a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING as follows: Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Time: 10:30 A.M. Location: Wabasca Council Chambers - 2077 [...]
Recycling Program Survey
The MD of Opportunity is conducting a survey to determine the need for a Recycling Centre within the MD. This survey is open to all residents of the MD with the exception of Chipewyan [...]
Residents in the communities of the MD
Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Council and General Public that there will be a virtual SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING as follows: Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 A.M. Location: Wabasca Council Chambers - [...]
Please DO NOT Flush the “Flushable Wipes”
Unlike toilet paper, flushable wipes don't break down in sewers and waterways. These single-use products lead to sewage clogs and can form the core of fatbergs, large masses of solid waste consisting of congealed fat [...]
2025 Alberta Indigenous Games Funding for Athletes
The MD of Opportunity and Bigstone Cree Nation will be providing funding for athletes participating in the 2025 Alberta Indigenous Games. Athletes must reside within the hamlet boundaries of the MD of Opportunity, or [...]
Grass Cutting Opportunity
The MD of Opportunity No. 17 is seeking assistance in Grass Cutting at various locations in Wabasca and Calling Lake. The MD of Opportunity will designate areas to preform grass cutting. Must have own grass [...]
Expression of Interest
The MD of Opportunity is seeking individuals to work at voting stations in Calling Lake, Chipewyan Lake, Peerless Lake, Red Earth Creek, Sandy Lake, Trout Lake, and Wabasca for the Municipal Election on October 20, [...]
Spring Hamlet Cleanup 2025
The MD of Opportunity will pick up free of charge: White Goods - refrigerators, stoves, etc. Steel Products - old vehicles, pipe, etc. A release and waiver form must be signed by the landowner. Deadline [...]
Gravel Sales 2025
The MD of Opportunity will be selling gravel to MD Residents as of May 26 until September 30, 2025. 2 Loads per Residential Property Gravel costs to applicants are as follows. 1 Load at 10 [...]
MD is looking for Carpentry Contractors
The MD of Opportunity No. 17 would like to update its database and therefore request interested parties to contact MD to upload their business information for future use. Please note that all vendors/contractors need to [...]
Road Protection Committee Order
PERCENTAGE AXLE WEIGHT ORDER No. 25-01 issued under the authority of Bylaw 96-02 The Road Protection Committee hereby orders that effective 8:00AM Monday, March 24th, 2025 percentage axle weight for vehicles operated on highways [...]
MD Jurisdiction Responsibility
The MD of Opportunity has jurisdiction for the following Roads: Wabasca Residential & Industrial Area Roads Cardinal Point Mistassiniy Rd South (4-way intersection to the Boundary of Bigstone Reserve A) 3 way stop to [...]
Jurisdiction Responsibility
Administration would like to advise the residents of MD of Opportunity (Wabasca) jurisdiction responsible for the following Roads: MD of Opportunity is Responsible for: Residential Area Roads Industrial Area Roads Cardinal Point Mistassiniy Road [...]