In lieu of this year’s event, dmg says it will be partnering with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and MacDonald Island Park to organize a charity golf tournament and a community event with all sponsorship proceeds going directly to local organizations including the United Way of Fort McMurray, Food Bank of Wood Buffalo and Keyano College. It is important that the transition of people and businesses back to Fort McMurray take priority over the trade show, and all available resources are used towards this prevail.” “At this time, there are potentially a number of logistical issues that may affect the quantity of attendees and exhibitors, thus effecting the overall quality of the event. “The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is currently allowing residents and businesses to return to the area, and although the city infrastructure has remained intact, repairs to the city and surrounding area are currently being completed,” dmg said in a release. The event has been rescheduled for September 2017. The annual Fort McMurray Oil Sands Trade Show & Conference will not go ahead in 2016 due to the overwhelming effects the wildfires in May, announced organizer dmg :: events Monday.
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