Fort McMurray Matters on play 103.7
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Fort McMurray Matters is a half-hour locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103.7 every weekday at noon.
Location:
Canada
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Fort McMurray Matters is a half-hour locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103.7 every weekday at noon.
Twitter:
@mix1037radio
Language:
English
Website:
https://mix1037fm.com/
Episodes
Alberta Budget - Thomas Lukaszuk
3/1/2024
Former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk joins the show to respond to Alberta's budget, released, Feb. 29, 2024.
Duration:00:31:18
Curtis Phillips
3/1/2024
Fort McMurray sports historian Curtis Phillips joins the show in studio to chat about his recent induction into the ACAC Hall of Fame.
Duration:00:25:50
RRSP's, Bowling, and Futsal
2/28/2024
FULL SHOW! Raegan Gale from Pinkney Financial joins the show to discuss the RRSP deadline on Feb. 29. Julie Penney from Big Brothers Big Sisters talks about Bowl For Kid's Sake, coming up on March 23. Lastly, Niels Slotboom from Keyano College tees up the ACAC men's and women's Futsal playoffs coming up next week.
Duration:00:28:23
Regenerate Youth Summit
2/27/2024
A Fort McMurray High School is participating in Inside Education's Regenerate Forest and Wildlife Youth Summit!
Duration:00:25:52
Special Olympics, Wrestling, UpTown!
2/27/2024
FULL SHOW! Christal Ford-Grant, the Chair of Special Olympics Wood Buffalo joins the show to talk about the Fort McMurray Bowling team off to the 2024 Special Olympics Winter Games in Calgary. Ryland Coventry also joins the show to discuss the Fort McMurray Wrestling Club's recent success at the Alberta Winter Games. Lastly, Jenny Price from SECPA's UpTown! joins the show to discuss the wide variety of new programming they are offering.
Duration:00:28:29
What a weekend...
2/23/2024
WinterPLAY begins in Fort McMurray! As well, the Fort McMurray Oil Barons wrap up their regular season home game schedule this weekend.
Duration:00:29:54
Keyano Sports
2/22/2024
Keyano College is sending Men's and Women's Volleyball AND Basketball teams to ACAC championship weekend. We chatted with the coaches for the men's and women's volleyball teams and the men's basketball team. We chatted with the women's Basketball coach on Wednesday's program, which is also available.
Duration:00:21:02
Health care, Emergencies, Basketball
2/21/2024
FULL SHOW: Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonnault joins the show to discuss a new federal program that for loan forgiveness for rural and remote doctors and nurses. United Way Executive Director Cathy Steeves on an important information seminar for new parents taking place Feb. 22. Lastly, Keyano women's basketball coach Dwayne Vigilance on his team attending ACAC Championship weekend.
Duration:00:23:54
WinterPLAY and March Mullet
2/20/2024
We preview WinterPLAY (coming up this weekend) and the March Mullet fundraiser/awareness campaign coming up in less than two weeks.
Duration:00:20:59
Alberta Winter Games
2/16/2024
Mike Hussey from the Grande Prairie Alberta Winter Games host committee joins the show to discuss hosting the games. Ni-Ten Judo and Noralta Skating Club are sending athletes to the games from Fort McMurray. They join the show to talk about their sports of choice.
Duration:00:28:19
Education, RCMP, Weather
2/15/2024
FULL SHOW! Sandra Efu from Keyano College joins the show in segment 1 to discuss Keyano College's new Master of Education program in partnership with the University of Alberta. Staff Sergeant Sabrina Clayton returns to the show to discuss a recent string of spiked drinks the RCMP is investigating, as well as some safety tips for the long weekend coming up. Lastly, Environment Canada's Justin Shelley joins the show to discuss some mild weather in the forecast for Fort McMurray leading into the long weekend.
Duration:00:28:44
Andrea Sandmaier and Laila Goodridge
2/14/2024
Andrea Sandmaier joins the show to discuss important issues impacting the Otipemisiwak Metis Government. Fort McMurray-Cold Lake MP Laila Goodridge also joins the show to discuss what she calls an "out-of-touch" policy change from the federal environment minister.
Duration:00:22:30
Bill C-372 and The Addams Family
2/13/2024
Eugene Carnegie from Keyano Theatre and Jay Whitehead, the Director of The Addams Family, join the show to discuss the upcoming play at the theatre. To wrap things up, Fort McMurray-Cold Lake MP Laila Goodridge joins the show to discuss Bill C-372.
Duration:00:18:56
Body Cameras and Robots
2/12/2024
Alberta RCMP are on the show to discuss a pilot project underway where RCMP officers in three detachments in Alberta are wearing body cameras. To round out the show, three Father Patrick Mercredi Community High School students and their robotics coach join the show to discuss the school's successful robotics program.
Duration:00:26:16
Elections and Weather
2/8/2024
Fort McKay Metis Nation is holding an election. We chatted with Ron Quintal and Loretta Waquan, who are both running for President. To wrap up, Justin Shelley from Environment Canada joins the show to discuss the recent weather trends Fort McMurray has seen.
Duration:00:24:37
Girl Guides and Curling
2/8/2024
Members of the Girl Guides in Fort McMurray join the show to talk about a fundraising dinner they have coming up Feb. 9. As well, the Co-Chair of the U-21 Canadian Curling Championships being hosted in Fort McMurray in March joins the show to talk about the event.
Duration:00:25:03
Teacher Talk
2/8/2024
Jason Schilling, President of the Alberta Teachers' Association, joins us to discuss the newly-proposed policies from the Alberta government. Karla Power from Christina Gordon Community School also joins the show to discuss inclusivity in the classroom.
Duration:00:21:44
Parental Rights Reaction
2/5/2024
Hanna Fridhed from Pride YMM joins the show to discuss the Alberta government's proposed Parental Rights policies. Former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk also joins the show to provide his insights into the situation.
Duration:00:27:27
Julieta Miranda
2/2/2024
Kid-Drop Inc. Founder Julieta Miranda joins the show to discuss her time on Dragon's Den, how Kid-Drop has grown, and her ongoing belief in the service Kid-Drop provides.
Duration:00:26:49
Schools, Multicultural Expo, and Fire Smart
2/2/2024
FULL SHOW! Scott Barr from Fort McMurray Public School Division, as FMPSD is looking to add 20-40 teachers. Ashley Makey from the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo on the Multicultural Expo. Chris Pottie from RMWB discusses the Fire Smart program.
Duration:00:20:26