Best Fort Thomas Matters Podcasts (2024)

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.By play 103.7

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YMM, RCMP Long weekend Safety 28:08

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YMM celebrates Canadain Airports Worker's Day.Wood Buffalo RCMP with some tips on long weekend safety.By play 103.7

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Fireworks, Drought in Agriculture 23:55

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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.By play 103.7

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Last week of school! 27:29

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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.By play 103.7

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National Indigenous People's Day - BEST OF 31:59

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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.By play 103.7

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Keyano Theatre 29:59

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Eugene Carnegie from Keyano Theatre joins us to discuss the 2024/25 entertainment lineup and some new policies in place.By play 103.7

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Phones @ school, Santa Fun Run, RCMP Bike Rodeo 25:24

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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.By play 103.7

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15 - Interview with Warren Huart 58:49

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Multi-hyphenate engineer and producer Warren Huart joins Mitch Gallagher at Sweetwater to talk all things studio life, balance, and what it takes to succeed in music!By Sweetwater

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Lukaszuk on municipal, provincial and federal politics 31:09

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Former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk once again joins us to talk politics.By play 103.7

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Family Safety Day 26:18

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We tee up Family Safety Day in Fort McMurray.By play 103.7

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93 – Message Over Messenger

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14 - Interview with Al Sutton, Perry Tell & Tim Mead 25:53

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What began as an impassioned conversation among three friends reminiscing about the legacy of Helios Audio consoles and the iconic records they helped produce throughout the 1970s and 1980s morphed into a daring question: What if they could bring back Helios Audio themselves? With that, H2 Audio was formed in 2018, helmed by founder Al Sutton, prod…

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92 – Remember His Word

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Safety Day, Ice Cream Fridays, Haul Truck Training 26:36

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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.By play 103.7

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Family Safety Day, Oilers Watch Party, Canada Day @ Mac Island 23:07

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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!By play 103.7

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Family Safety Day, Richard Van Camp 30:12

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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.By play 103.7

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Age-Friendly Community, Father's Day Car Show, Safety Day 24:01

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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.By play 103.7

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13 - Interview with Thomas Barefoot 29:44

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Thomas Barefoot, inventor, scientist, and founder of Barefoot Sound, joins Mitch Gallagher for an in-depth discussion of all things sound. From Thomas’s origins and earliest innovations to the brand’s groundbreaking DSP and the physics underlying these cutting-edge speakers, Thomas and Mitch Gallagher explore the art of studio sonics. Check it out!…

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Heavy Item Removal, Rock the Rails, YMM Turns 10 23:38

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RMWB's Heavy Item Pickup/Big Bin events, Rock the Rails, and YMM's 10th anniversary of the new terminal celebrations.By play 103.7

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91 – When Darkness Veils His Lovely Face

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By Peter LaRuffa

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Dekker on Barons, NHL, and Giants 29:49

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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.By play 103.7

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ParticipACTION, Interest rates, and Anzac's garage sale 25:12

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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.By play 103.7

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Ihkapaskwa Collective, RMWB Canada Day, School Garage Sale 28:01

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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.By play 103.7

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12 - Interview with Jim D’Addario, Bob Taylor & Andy Powers 47:46

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Guitarists often joke about the “quest for tone” — the illusive and seemingly endless pursuit of the “perfect” sound. A lot of truth is said in jest, and while perfection may be more of a journey than a destination, the desire for better playing, composing, and performing has remained the engine of countless sonic innovations, including the XS guit…

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Jeeps, Brain Tumour Walk, Community Engagement 27:55

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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.By play 103.7

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90 – Almost Paradise

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Driving, FireSmart Rebates, Construction Season 24:07

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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.By play 103.7

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Christmas in June, Pride Month, Winky Day 20:23

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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!By play 103.7

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Farmer's Market, Metis Fest, Heart of Wood Buffalo Awards 24:25

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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.By play 103.7

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ATC Golf, Multiculturalism Day, School Funding 25:11

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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.By play 103.7

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Elevate Aviation, Keyano Jr. Huskies Volleyball 25:29

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An exciting event is coming to the Fort McMurray Airport!Also, Keyano College is hosting a Jr. Huskies Volleyball camp.By play 103.7

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89 – What Does Jesus Want From Us?

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By Brad Bigney

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Giants season, and Chamber of Commerce 25:08

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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.By play 103.7

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Luxury Fruit has entered the chat 16:19

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A BIG Announcement + What would you quickly spend 400.00 on?By play 103.7

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Bentley, Spring Fling, Hope in the Dark 21:43

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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.By play 103.7

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NHL Third Round Predictions 23:13

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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.By play 103.7

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IG Walk for Alzheimer's, JSYF Block Party 25:10

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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.By play 103.7

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88 – What Does Real Power Look Like?

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Men's Mental Health events 23:45

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Rolando Hyman from XY Spark joins the show to discuss a couple of events coming to Fort McMurray focusing on Men's Mental Health.By play 103.7

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Provincial Wildfire Update 46:53

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Wednesday's provincial wildfire update aired on Fort McMurray Matters.By play 103.7

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Home Fire Safety, Pride YMM, and ATC Cultural Festival 28:07

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RMWB Fire Marshal Nick Brenner joins the show to discuss the Home Fire Safety ProgramHanna 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 s…

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11 - Interview with Bill Putnam Jr. 25:48

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Universal Audio began with Bill Putnam Sr. back in 1958. His legacy was quickly cemented by his invaluable contributions to the world of studio and recording technologies, many of which becoming staples among the world’s most revered sonic sanctuaries. Bill Putnam Jr. ultimately donned the gauntlet of Universal Audio’s historic offering, working al…

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Wildfire update, Waypoints, and Library Programs 27:13

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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.By play 103.7

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