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Dale Unruh from the 1988-89 Midget AA Fort McMurray Oil Barons joins the show to discuss the team being inducted into the Wood Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. We also hear from Kerri Ceretzke Mercredit as Fort Chipewyan Community High School changes its name to honour a local Elder.

Environment Canada joins the show to discuss this week's forecast. Keyano College joins the show to discuss federal funding for their Human Sustainability in the North Research Program. Lastly, Jason Schilling from the Alberta Teachers' Association joins the show to discuss concerns in education after the province's announcement on building more schools.

The Wood Buffalo RCMP and Pastew Place Detox Centre celebrate the first graduate from the Drug Treatment Court Program in our region.

Andrew Dawson fills in for Ryan McNally, and chats with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons home opener and hot start to the season.

Mayor Sandy Bowman joins the show to touch on a wide array of topics. United Rentals is holding a bottle drive to raise money for the Northern Lights Health Foundation.

The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo joins the show to talk about a Cultural Awareness program they are hosting. Lastly. Curtis Phillips joins the show to tell us about another inductee into the Wood Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, the Stewart Brothers.

Keyano College joins the show to talk about a new grant from the province will help their social work program. Michelle Scott from the Wood Buffalo Food Bank also joins the show to talk about their recent Blueberry Festival. Lastly, The Northern Lights Health Foundation Bed Races event is coming up.

Matt Dekker from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons joins the show to preview the beginning of the 2024-25 regular season.

The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk about the finalists for the 2024 Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Bill Green from Triple Play Athletics also joins the show to discuss an upcoming session in Fort McMurray to help student athletes get recruited.

Today's show features a mobile mammography service being offered by Alberta Health Services in our region. We also hear from Wood Buffalo Sport Connection, as they host their Girls with Grit Sports Summit. Lastly, the Noralta Skating Club joins the show to highlight their skating programs.

Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk joins us to discuss all things politics.

Bob Mackay joins the show to discuss a fundraising drive the United Way is holding starting September 14th. Janelle Fleury from the RMWB joins the show to discuss the Community Investment Program Grants, which are now open for application. Lastly, the new CEO For Recovery, Alberta Kerry Bales, joins the show.

Robert Anthony from the RMWB joins the show to discuss back-to-school safety tips. Anna Pottie from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo joins us to discuss the SMS Equipment Wine Auction. Lastly, Curtis Phillips joins us to highlight Danny Lindstrom, one of the newest inductees into the Wood Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.

IUOE Local 955 has their Show and Shine coming up this weekend. Raegan Gale from Pinkney Financial joins the show to discuss the Bank of Canada's decision to lower the key interest rate to 4.25%. Lastly, Matt Dekker from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons joins the show to discuss the preseason.

It's back to school for students in Fort McMurray Public and catholic School Divisions!

RMWB Mural Fest is underway, and nominations are open for the RMWB Council Excellence Awards.

Frank Power from Hoop Heroes joins the show to discuss the upcoming season as well as a major contribution from a community partner. We also hear a glowing forecast for the Labour Day long weekend.

Bouchier and Fort McMurray Minor Hockey join the show to talk about a new golf tournament coming up that supports minor hockey in the region. We also hear from a performer coming to this year's inaugural Fort McMurray Fringe Festival.

Omer Hussein from the Wood Buffalo and District Labour Council joins the show to promote their annual Labour Day BBQ. Lynn Jacobson also joins the show to discuss how the rail work stoppage unfairly impacts agriculture.

Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk joins the show to discuss politics south of the border, across Canada, and here in Alberta.

Fort McMurray will host the VEX Robotics High School provincials in February, 2025.

The Fort McMurray Masons are hosting their annual golf tournament. This year, it's in support of the Franko Ukrainian School. The Fort McMurray Ravens are gearing up for another football season. The Oilsands Harley Owners Group (HOG) are once again coming together to host their annual Toys for Tots campaign.

The 2024 Wood Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Induction class has been announced!

The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation is making its way to Fort McMurray for the first time!

Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta, former RMWB Councillors Mike Allen and Sheldon Germain, and former Mayor Don Scott all join the show to pay tribute to Jane Stroud.

Lisa Sweet joins the show to discuss taking on the role of Interim CEO of FMWB Economic Development and Tourism. We also hear from the Keyano Huskies on their upcoming golf tournament. Wood Buffalo RCMP has some new driver safety tips and some tips to avoid phishing scams.

Pastew Place Detox Centre is holding a fundraising barbecue this weekend. The Fort McMurray Firefighters have a charity car wash and a Fire Fit Challenge later this month. Lastly, Alberta RCMP joins the show to discuss operating your motorcycle safely.

The Willow Lake Metis Nation is hosting their Metis Festival coming up in September. The Nigerian Canadian Association of Fort McMurray also joins the show to discuss their Soccer Tournament that's coming up this weekend. We also hear from Rob Sheppard on the Fort McMurray Ride for Dad that's coming up on the weekend.

The Alberta Invasive Species Council joins the show to discuss aquatic invasive species; what they are, how to prevent them from spreading, and what to do if you believe you see an invasive species.

Culyer Green from the Fort McMurray Airport Authority joins us to discuss the airport's recent accreditation that only six other airports in Canada have received for safety and cleanliness. Alberta RCMP also joins the show to talk about water safety. Lastly, Tiffany Fontaine, the new Keyano Huskies Women's Soccer coach, joins the show to talk about taking on this new role.

The Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation joins us to chat about DQ's Miracle Treat Day. We also hear from Acden and the Centre of Hope on the Acden Show and Shine coming up on the weekend.

Mayor Sandy Bowman joins the show to recognize Treaty 8, discuss what the RMWB is doing to support Jasper, and to highlight the progress of fire crews in our own region. Fort McMurray - Lac La Biche MLA Brian Jean also joins the show to discuss a major investment from over 70 Indigenous communities into a TC Energy project. Lastly, Mike Jones joins us to discuss the Best of YMM Food Awards.

Local sports historian Curtis Phillips joins the show to discuss the Olympic Games, as well as Fort McMurray's history at the Games.

Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation joins the show to talk about the 125th anniversary of Treaty 8.

The Fort McMurray Knights Rugby Club celebrates 50 years this year and has a full weekend of events planned for people to join the celebration. Nature Conservancy of Canada also joins the show to talk about their annual Big Backyard BioBlitz, which is taking place across Canada.

Ainsworth Wisdom joins the show to talk about Jamaica Night coming up. Karla Buffalo from the Athabasca Tribal Council also joins the show to talk about their Cultural Festival coming up in September.

Astrophysicist and professor at the University of Western Ontario and Fort McMurray product Dr. Peter Brown joins the show to talk about the Perseid meteor shower coming up.

Harvard Media is proud to be part of Alberta's Day of Caring on July 31. Gaylene Weidlich from the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation also talks about their fundraising efforts. We also hear from the Canadian Red Cross on other ways to help.

Ryan's Lemonade Stand is open this weekend to raise funds for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation. KidSport Wood Buffalo is holding their FamExpo once again. Lastly, Alberta Health Services joins the show to talk about how you can prevent bug and animal bites and what to do to treat them.

Colin Hartigan from Coldwell Banker United joins the show to talk about the lowering of the key interest rate. Lorna Ash from the Local HERO Foundation also joins the show to talk about the Wheels and Wings car show.

Wood Buffalo RCMP join the show to talk about E-Scooter safety. The Wood Buffalo Food Bank also joins us to talk about the need for donations during the summer months. Lastly, Minister for Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow joins the show to talk about the province's recent funding announcement for youth sports equipment.

Environment Canada lets us know when the heatwave ends. Stepping Stones Youth Centre puts out the call for donations. And the FireSmart Interpretive Trail is now open.

Everything Ladies Love Expo takes place at The Dancery. The Alberta Teachers' Association also joined the show to talk about their concerns about student testing for kids K-6. Lastly, Arts Council Wood Buffalo is now accepting applications for their Artist in Residence programs.

Golf Day for the kids thanks to Wahkohtowin Sports Circle. The RMWB adopted three new calls to action. and the new artist for the YMM Digital Art Exhibit has been picked.

Discovery Fort McMurray joins us to talk about the Big Ass Sale for local businesses. Arts Council Wood Buffalo is also beginning a new fundraising campaign. Evan Dizak also joins the show to talk about the Fort McMurray Food Festival.

The Former Deputy Premier talks all things politics: global, provincial, and federal.

The Centre of Hope needs your help in making sure those who need help during the heat get what they need. And the Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) announced a major keynote speaker for their upcoming AGM.

It's hot! Get that air conditioning checked out by True North Mechanical while you can! Keyano College also joins the show to discuss a new Indigenous Student Centre coming to the college.

Environment Canada joins the show to talk about the heat wave. The Fort McMurray SPCA also joins us on the best ways to take care of your pets during the heat. Lastly, Lorna Ash from the Local HERO Foundation joins the show to talk about the Wheels and Wings Car show.

Alberta Health Services joins the show to discuss how you can stay safe this summer. The Oil Sands Discovery Centre also joins the show to discuss a wide variety of summer programs on now.