Fort McMurray Matters on play 103.7

The Bank of Canada dropped their key interest rate down to 3.25%. Christina Baker from the Wood Buffalo Sport Connection joins us to wrap up 2024. Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates is holding their annual Santa Claus Parade.

Brad Sherk, a local author, joins the show to talk about a children's book he and his family wrote that was recently published.

PLAY 103.7's own Jon Tupper joins the show to talk about the annual Tupper Family Light Show.

Matt Dekker joins the show to talk about the Fort McMurray Oil Barons recent run, the Teddy Bear Toss game, and some NHL news.

The RMWB joins the show to talk about the Santa Claus Parade and the Starry Night holiday party. The Fort McMurray Heritage Society is once again hosting Christmas at the Village.

Keegan Kuhr from Keyano College joins the show to discuss the Keyano Huskies Holiday Camp. Jessica Lipton from the Fort McMurray Airport Authority joins the show to provide some travel tips.

The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is celebrating the success of the Syncrude Food Drive. A mobile pet clinic is coming to Fort Chipewyan. The Kidney Foundation of Canada is holding their Cash for Christmas 50/50 fundraiser.

The Northern Lights Christmas Album is out!

Megan Evans joins the show to discuss invasive species after the Alberta Government announced more boats than ever before were inspected for invasive species in 2024.

McMurray Metis joins the show to discuss the continued construction of their Cultural Centre, slated to begin in 2025. The Nipiy Tu Research and Knowledge Centre has opened a location in Fort Chipewyan. Arts Council Wood Buffalo has a couple of events coming up.

The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is holding their annual Syncrude Food Drive this weekend. The advocacy group Don't I Matter is calling for more supports for students from the province in the midst of the CUPE strike. Lastly, Wood Buffalo RCMP joins the show to talk about impaired driving ahead of the holiday season.

Patrick De Haan from gasbuddy.com joins the show to discuss the proposed 25 percent tariffs from the U.S. and how it will impact things here. The RMWB joins the show to discuss the Stuff-a-Bus campaign.

No shortage of topics to discuss with the former Deputy Premier of Alberta, Thomas Lukaszuk.

Matt Dekker from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons joins the show to chat about the Boys in Blue.

Discover Fort McMurray is holding another Big Sale this weekend. YMM Airport's annual Santa and Friends event is this weekend. The RMWB joins the show to discuss the Nominate your Neighbour program.

Alberta Health Services is running their annual Toys for Tickets campaign. The Northern Lights Cornhole Club joins the show to talk about their sport, as well as some fun events coming up.

Father Mercredi School joins the show to discuss the Santa's Anonymous campaign this year. The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce has their annual Trade Show coming up.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo joins the show to talk about the Smile Cookie Campaign. Alberta RCMP also joins the show to discuss online safety to prevent scams and fraud, and Keyano Theatre has a few shows left in their 2024 lineup.

Alberta RCMP Sgt. Darrin Turnbull joins the show to discuss child car seat safety. Sheldon Germain also joins the program to talk about becoming a Keyano College distinguished alumni.

Jeff Willerton joins the show to talk about the 22nd edition of Fix Canada, as he is in town for a book signing. We also hear from McMan Foster care on the dire need for foster families in the Wood Buffalo region, and the RMWB on the Snow Angels program.

Marina from PLAY 103.7 joins the show to chat about the Emily Verge go-fund-me campaign. We also hear from the United Way on their Novemburger fundraiser and the RMWB on their OHV bylaws.

Centre of Hope once again is holding their KD Gala. The Salvation Army is back with their Kettle Campaign. And the Festival of Trees returns to support the Northern Lights Health Foundation.

ATA President Jason Schilling presents concerns his organization has over Alberta Bill 27. Megan Evans from the Alberta Invasive Species Council also joins the show to talk about the Rat on Rats campaign.

We hear reaction from Alberta on the U.S. Presidential Election. We also hear from the Wood Buffalo RCMP on their new satellite office on Fort McMurray 468 First Nation.

We hear from the Royal Canadian Legion on this year's Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day ceremonies. We conclude our show with the Alberta Teacher's Association expressing their support for CUPE Locals 2559 and 2545.

Former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk joins us on U.S. Election Day to talk about politics south of the border as well as in Alberta and across Canada.

The RMWB has some details to share on the annual Santa Parade and Council's Starry Night party. Also, Winter Maintenance Zone season is here!

Keyano Gala, Extra Life eSports

Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk joins us to discuss politics but in and outside of Alberta.

Oil Barons and NHL news with Matt Dekker.

Westwood garage sale, Fort Chipewyan Community Feast, Triv Trav trick-or-treating

Stollery Mighty Millions, Suncor/Syncrude President's Cup, Wizard of Oz auditions

Bank of Canada Interest Rate, Keyano Student Award Winner

Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Donation Matching, RCMP Crime Update

Robert Coppard joins us to talk about his photography collection being featured on the YMM Digital Art Exhibit.

Library Month with the Wood Buffalo Regional Library and a Community Movie in the Park with the Justin Slade Youth Foundation in Anzac.

Halloween Thriller, Buffy's, Fight with Finn Darts

Larry Aulenbach from the Supertest Speedway joins us to discuss the 2024 season.

Matt Dekker of the Fort McMurray Oil Barons joins the show to talk hockey.

Pizza Pig Out for Kid Sport Wood Buffalo, YMM Pumpkins and Planes at the airport, Willow Lake Career and Exploration Fair.

Keyano Kreep at Keyano College, Harvest Festival at Heritage Village, and Phase One of the new Arts INC building.

Fire Marshal Nick Brenner joins the show to talk about fire prevention.

Keyano Theatre's schedule this fall is PACKED! Eugene Carnegie from the theatre joins us to talk about what's coming up as well as a new ticket policy at the theatre.

Michelle Scott and Dan Edwards from the Wood Buffalo Food Bank join the show to provide an update. We also hear from Nicole Houle from The Dancery Fitness Studio and Events Centre on a fun event coming up this weekend.

Craig MacTavish and Louie DeBrusk join the show to talk about the upcoming Oilers Alumni game in Fort McMurray. Evan Dizak also joins the show to talk about the Waypoints Family Fun Day.

Brian Jean joins the show to discuss his Tech Talk with CIM. We also hear from the Wood Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame ahead of their induction ceremony and Wood Buffalo Sport Connection Sports Awards.

The RMWB is looking for more people to join Boards and Committees. Also, Frank Florian joins the show to chat about some comets to watch for in the night time sky.

Our neighbours to the east and west (and south) are all in election mode. Former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk joins the show to discuss that and more.

We chat with A & W and Autism Society of Wood Buffalo about Inclusion Burger Day. We also discuss the plans for National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Monday with the RMWB.

World-renowned Sitar player Shubhendra Rao joins the show to talk about his upcoming performance in Fort McMurray. Gaylene Weidlich from the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation also joins the show to discuss an investment in mental health and addictions in our region. Lastly, Julieanne North Bourque joins us to talk about the fundraising effort to bring back the Imagination Library to Wood Buffalo.