Fort McMurray Matters on play 103.7

Eugene Carnegie from Keyano Theatre joins us to discuss the 2024/25 entertainment lineup and some new policies in place.

Jason Schilling from the Alberta Teachers' Association joins us to discuss a new provincial ban on cell phones in the classroom. We also hear from the Autism Society of Wood Buffalo about their annual Santa Fun Run and the RCMP about an upcoming Bike Rodeo.

Former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk once again joins us to talk politics.

We tee up Family Safety Day in Fort McMurray.

St. Aidan's Society joins the show to talk about Family Safety Day. The Fort McKay First Nation is hosting Ice Cream Fridays for the rest of the summer. And Keyano College is getting a big boost to their haul truck training program.

Emily Smith from Alberta Wildfire joins the show to discuss Family Safety Day. Paradigm Events is hosting an Oilers Watch Party for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. There will be lots to do on Canada Day weekend over at Mac Island Park!

Lorna Ash from Local HERO Foundations joins the show to talk about Family Safety Day. Richard Van Camp also joins the show tot alk about a pair of events he will be taking part in next week in Fort McMurray.

Fort McMurray is an age-friendly community! Fort City Church is hosting their annual Father's Day Car Show. Family Safety Day is coming up on Saturday.

RMWB's Heavy Item Pickup/Big Bin events, Rock the Rails, and YMM's 10th anniversary of the new terminal celebrations.

Matt Dekker from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons joins the show to talk about the latest Fort McMurray Oil Barons news, the NHL playoffs, and the hot-start from the Fort McMurray Giants.

Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta joins the show to talk about this month's ParticipACTION campaign. We also hear from Reagan Gale from Pinkney Financial on the Bank of Canada's decision to lower the key interest rate. Lastly, Anzac is hosting their 2nd annual community garage sale on the weekend.

Ihkapaskwa Collective joins the show to talk about their appearance on APTN's 'Bear's Lair' coming up in July. We also hear from the RMWB on their plans for the Canada Day Parade and how organizations can register their float. Lastly, Father Beauregard is hosting a garage sale on the weekend.

Jeep Owners Appreciation Day is coming up on Saturday. A walk for Brain Tumour Awareness is coming up on Saturday as well. Lastly, RMWB is looking for your input on a handful of surveys and studies that are currently underway.

There's a Learner's License driving course beginning in Fort McKay next week. Is your home eligible for FireSmart rebates? It's construction season in Fort McMurray, and we hear about the projects underway.

Salvation Army's Christmas in June Fundraiser is coming up very soon. Pride Month kicks off Saturday with Pride YMM's opening ceremonies. And Winky Day is coming up on Sunday!

A weekly Farmer's Market is coming to Fort McMurray beginning Saturday! The Heart of Wood Buffalo Excellence Awards Gala takes place Thursday night. And Metis Fest is coming up this weekend.

Athabasca Tribal Council is holding their Golf Classic this week. The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo is holding their Multiculturalism Day Festival on Saturday. Lastly, The Alberta Teachers' Association joins the show to discuss a concerning trend in funding public education.

An exciting event is coming to the Fort McMurray Airport! Also, Keyano College is hosting a Jr. Huskies Volleyball camp.

Joe Ellison from the Fort McMurray Giants joins us to discuss the upcoming WCBL season. We also hear from Dianna De Sousa from the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce on a wide array of topics, including their upcoming AGM.

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10-year-old piano phenom Bentley Penn joins the show to talk about an upcoming concert he has in Fort McMurray. We also hear from the Northern Lights Regional Health Foundation on their Spring Fling event, and the Centre of Hope on their Hope in the Dark awareness event.

Matt Dekker from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons joins us once again to talk about the NHL playoffs. We also discuss some Oil Barons news and the Fort McMurray Giants season that's about to start up.

We preview the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's coming up on the weekend. We also hear from the Justin Slade Youth Foundation on their Block Party coming up on July 1.

Rolando Hyman from XY Spark joins the show to discuss a couple of events coming to Fort McMurray focusing on Men's Mental Health.

Wednesday's provincial wildfire update aired on Fort McMurray Matters.

RMWB Fire Marshal Nick Brenner joins the show to discuss the Home Fire Safety Program Hanna Fridhed from Pride YMM also joins us to discuss the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Lastly, Karla Buffalo joins the show to discuss the Athabasca Tribal Council's Cultural Festival and a historic partnership that was recently signed.

Josée St. Onge from Alberta Wildfire joins the show to discuss the current wildfire situation. Evan Dizak from Waypoints on Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Nicole Andrews from the Wood Buffalo Public Library on a variety of programs they are offering.

Josée St. Onge from Alberta Wildfire joins the show to discuss the current wildfire situation. Evan Dizak from Waypoints on Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Nicole Andrews from the Wood Buffalo Public Library on a variety of programs they are offering.

It's hot and windy in Fort McMurray! Environment Canada Meteorologist Natalie Hazel joins the show to discuss when we could see some rain. The Wildlife Festival is in town at Mac Island this weekend! Lastly, Wood Buffalo RCMP Staff Sergeant Sabrina Clayton joins the show to talk about some local crime, as well as the RCMP's new Call Back Unit.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Poutine Week is underway! Also, the Hunt Mania Gun Show is coming up this weekend, and it's time to register for the Hues for Humanity 5K run/walk coming up June 1!

We hear from RMHC Alberta about McHappy Day, taking place on May 8. Rienna Davey from the Willow Lake Metis Nation joins us to talk about a fire safety community cleanup happening on the Willow Lake Metis Nation on Thursday, May 9. Lastly, Dylan Elias, the head coach of the Northern Spirits all-girls football team, joins the show to talk about their long-awaited home game in Fort McKay coming up May 18.

Matt Dekker from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons joins the show to discuss spring camps, as well as offer his predictions for round two of the NHL playoffs.