In the boreal forests, many plant and wildlife species have not only adapted to fire, but their continued survival and success are dependent on it. There are flowers that can only grow after a fire, colourful flowers that are determined to show us that through raging hardships, beautiful things can…

Beginning on May 3 there was a team of people whose effort, and voices, became a beacon of light in a very dark time for our community. The Country 93.3 and 97.9 team tirelessly dedicated themselves to keeping everyone updated - a resource that offered familiarity and comfort to listeners…

It was a cold and rainy day when I returned to Fort McMurray.  It was June 9, 2016, a few days after the First Responders, on First Responders Way, had welcomed back the first community members who still had homes to go back to.  I was not one of those…

In May of 2016, Darby Allen was the face of Fort McMurray. When he was emotional the world cried with him, and when he finally smiled we all felt as if everything was going to be fine. Kevin Thornton sat down and chatted with him shortly after he’d retired from…

Emily Ryan and Aaron Hodgson died as part of the larger evacuation during the 2016 wildfire, and because of that, we have had so much support.  In fact, lots of days it’s our family, neighbours, friends, and community that give us the courage to keep fighting through our grief to…

After being evacuated during last year’s gardening season, some avid green thumbers are eager to get their hands dirty again. Regular professionalized soil testing has ensured safety to the Fort McMurray community by the Alberta Government. However, residents growing edible gardens should know the key soil testing factors before digging…

This is the time of year when thoughts turn to deep-cleaning your home after months of being cooped up indoors. Shauna Keats, owner of Endura Clean Cleaning Services, sat down and chatted with Your McMurray Magazine about her top tips for keeping a clean home.

Back in prehistoric times, while learning to walk upright, man lived in a cave. Huddled around the fire, a family unit would have etchings on the wall as a sense of décor. Thousands of years later, man still has his cave, as in man cave.