Norman Wells tourism operators remain optimistic even as town about to lose millions in funds

Norman Wells tourism operators remain optimistic even as town about to lose millions in funds

The 2026 budget for the Town of Norman Wells outlines $8.2 million for its general government budget — $4.6 million of that comes from “hydrocarbon industrial.” Despite Imperial Oil’s impending departure later this year, some local business owners are maintaining a sense of optimism. Al Pace, owner of Canoe North Adventures, said he recently became aware of the extent of the shrinking municipal tax base through media coverage, and he described t…