Fort McMurray Matters on play 103.7

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.

Alberta RCMP join the show to discuss the 9 PM routine. BBBS Wood Buffalo also tells us about their annual Duck Drop coming up. Lastly, The Royal Canadian Legion is holding their annual target shooting event.

Area 63 hosting their Canada Cup at the track on the weekend. As well, Alberta Invasive Species warns us about invasive species, be it plants, aquatic, and land wildlife.

Matt Dekker from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons joins the show to talk Barons hockey, NHL news, and Fort McMurray Giants baseball.

What do dogs think about their luxury upgrades + is John smarter than a 5th grader?

Former Deputy Premier of Alberta Thomas Lukaszuk checks in with his thoughts on current affairs in Alberta.

Lots to do in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo on Canada Day!

School's out! That means it's time to head down to the Wood Buffalo Regional Library for some fun all summer long! Also on the show, the long weekend forecast.

YMM celebrates Canadain Airports Worker's Day. Wood Buffalo RCMP with some tips on long weekend safety.

With the Canada Day long weekend coming up, we hear about fireworks bylaws in the RMWB and Fort McMurray Forest Area. We also hear how drought is impacting agriculture, and therefore, making summer grilling season that much more challenging.

We hear from both the Public and Catholic School Divisions on the end of the school year. We also hear from the Alberta Teachers' Association on a concerning report of fewer teachers for next school year.

To celebrate and recognize National Indigenous People's Day, we replay some of the best moments on the show with Indigenous leaders and storytellers, such as Chief Alan Adam, Elder Robert Cree, and Richard Van Camp.

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.