Fort McMurray Podcasts

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam about the injustices his community faced during the creation of Wood Buffalo National Park and Parks Canada's response.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the Wood Buffalo Food Bank about moving into their new downtown building after spending over a year in a temporary location.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Alberta Wildfire who gives us an update on the wildfires across the Fort McMurray Forest Area.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Jane Stroud who looks to get re-elected as Ward 4 Councillor on Wood Buffalo council.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Annie Lelievre, founder of the Highway 63 Memorial Ride, which takes place on Saturday. She, along with some of her friends, are also riding cross country to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Mayor Don Scott who isn't planning to run in this year's municipal election.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we learn more about how counting birds is helping determine the growth of the forest since the wildfire and we chat with two local football players and one coach who are taking part in the Alberta Summit Series.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the Director and two actors from 'Purge' the first live production in Fort McMurray, put on by Theatre; Just Because, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we learn more about a fundraiser for the Anzac Fire Hall and we also chat with Girls Inc of Northern Alberta about their upcoming golf tournament.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Mayor Don Scott about residential schools, moving forward with Truth & Reconciliation, COVID-19 recovery, and more.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we speak with Michael Mankowski, Writer, Director and Creator of 'Back Home Again,' an animated film that tells the story of individuals who fled the beast, the heroes who fought the blaze, and how the community came together.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with HERO and STARS about a report that suggests STARS should replace HERO for medevac services in the RMWB.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Daniel and Nick Keys along with Lyndsey Janes about their plan to take 100,000 steps on Saturday to raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association of Wood Buffalo.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the RMWB about the importance of the municipal census and the added time residents have to take part.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the Fort McMurray Airport Authority about a $15 million grant they're receiving from the RMWB, how the pandemic has impacted them, and what the future may look like for the sector.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the McMurray Métis and the Fort McKay Métis Nation about Canada Day, using the day to reflect and remember, and 'A Day To Listen' initiative.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Rene Wells who is the sixth person to announce their intention to run for Ward One in this year's election. We also speak with Environment Canada about the heat wave and a new record we could set.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the Langford's as father and son, Clayton and Scott, each contracted COVID, spent weeks in a coma in the ICU, before being discharged three days apart.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the HERO Foundation about a report which recommends STARS takeover medevac services for the entire region. We also chat with the United Way about their Really Really Really Big 50/50 Draw.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the RMWB about the downtown revitalization incentives programs which is offering grants to downtown businesses and organizations.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Mayor Don Scott about repealing the municipal mask bylaw, providing $15 million to the Fort McMurray Airport Authority, Willow Square grand opening, and more.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the RMWB about revitalizing the downtown waterfront and how the public can provide feedback on the project.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the YMCA of Northern Alberta about the Foreign Workers Program and a new advisory table aimed at encouraging more international individuals to come and stay in the region.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Alex McKenzie, a Waterways resident, who is running for Ward One in this year's municipal election.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the host of a nation-wide financial planning workshop being put on for seniors who gives financial tips.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the Athabasca Tribal Council about National Indigenous History Month, students learning more about history and culture, and residential schools.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Westwood student Krish Shah who is receiving the TD Bank Community Leadership Scholarship. We also hear from Jon Tupper about the adventures of capturing last week's sunrise eclipse at Andrew Lake Lodge.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat about transit and how the public can share their opinions as the RMWB looks to create a new master plan.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the RMWB about plans for a drive-thru Canada Day parade and we also speak with the CEO of Landmark Cinemas about the local movie theatre reopening.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Mayor Don Scott about next steps to help victims of residential schools heal, ending Islamophobia following the attack in London, Ontario, COVID-19, and more.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Jon Tupper, creator of the Fort McMurray Amateur Astronomy Enthusiasts group, and Michael Sieger, Vice President of Tourism with the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation, about a rare solar eclipse happening on Thursday morning.…

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, and Jaye Walter, a financial planner with CDSPI Advisory Services, about a free financial planning virtual session they co-hosting on Wednesday.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with four members of the FMCSD Saints who are continuing their football careers in the CJFL and U Sports.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with George McGuigan, Superintendent of the Fort McMurray Catholic School District, about COVID-19, rapid testing kits, residential schools, and more.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Ron Quintal, President of the Fort McKay Métis Nation, about residential schools, the Kamloops discovery, and what are the next steps.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Lorrie Gallagher, a residential school survivor, about the next steps needed to heal after the remains of 215 Indigenous children were found buried at a Kamloops school.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with David Shepherd, official critic of health for the Alberta NDP, about how the province has handled the COVID-19 pandemic.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Funke Banjoko who's running in this year's municipal election, trying to get elected into one of the six Ward One council seats.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Mayor Don Scott about the drop in COVID-19 cases, vaccination numbers, and the province planning to ease restrictions.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the President of the local Legion about the building now being registered as a military museum.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Dr. Kathryn Koliaska, North Zone Medical Officer of Health, who debunks different COVID-19 vaccine myths.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce about a new program that offers rapid COVID-19 testing kits for businesses and non-profits.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Community and Social Services, about COVID-19 in Fort McMurray funding the community is getting through the Autism Society.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition on this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with OSCA about the COVID-19 outbreaks out in the oilsands and vaccine clinics being set up at different sites.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat about Alzheimer's and a virtual walk happening throughout the month to help raise funds to find a cure.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Arts Council Wood Buffalo about the proposed Arts Incubator and different programs they're running.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce about a new shop local initiative and we also learn more about a local fundraiser to thank those fighting COVID-19.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Mayor Don Scott about property taxes, human-caused wildfires, river breakup, and COVID-19.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with the Northern Lights Health Foundation about National Nurses Week and a new fundraising initiative.Par Mix 103.7

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we chat with Alberta Wildfire who share some tips to avoid starting a wildfire during these dry conditions.Par Mix 103.7