Alethea Austin Age: 41 What’s the best way to spend a Saturday in Fort McMurray? At MacDonald Island, taking in the activities or trade shows and enjoying the water park with my family. Also getting a massage at Achieve Wellness Spa ;) Local business owner and mother of two, Alethea…

Amber-Jane Wall Age: 21 What’s your favourite local restaurant? Definitely Eat Clean. Amber-Jane Wall came to Fort McMurray with her family from Smithers, British Columbia when she was just three-years-old. They came to Fort McMurray for work opportunities like many people were doing at the time. Her family moved in…

Andrew Boutilier Age: 42 What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Work hard, be humble, treat people with respect, and never forget where you came from. Andrew Boutilier was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and moved to Fort McMurray at the bright young age of one. Andrew commends his…

Andrew Dizon Age: 46 What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Patience is a virtue. Life is good; be happy all the time! Andrew Dizon has called Fort McMurray home for 11 years. He is the successful salon owner and hair stylist at Cool Blondes, but this was a career…

Angela Woods Age: 39 Who is your hero? My real life earth angel, my brother in law, Andrew Woods. He donated a kidney to me, which saved my life. He will forever be my hero. Angela Woods was born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. In 2008, she came…

Ben Farrington Age: 18 What is your favourite local restaurant? Canadian Brewhouse Ben Farrington is a young and talented golfer, who recently graduated from Father Mercredi High School, and now attends college in Texas on a full-ride golf scholarship. Ben moved to Fort McMurray when he was in kindergarten, and…

Benjamin Martin Age: 28 What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Venture outside your comfort zone as often as possible; facing your fears with courage and tenacity is the surest way to continue growing into a better person each and every day. “A ship in a harbour is safe, but…

Brandon Breitkreuz Age: 31 What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? “You should listen to The Beach Boys sometimes.” Brandon’s smile is contagious. The attitude he brings to every conversation is nothing but positive. That energy and positivity are what has helped Brandon Breitkreuz develop strong relationships and a successful…