Community Highlight

A series featuring Fort McMurray’s many landmarks, points of interest, and more in and around our communities. Each spotlight delves into the history behind the locations that locals have come to know and love, and are written with a mix of local and national sources.

Downtown Highlights: Avenue Coffee

Jan 12, 2019

"Hip and trendy coffee shop and bakehouse." Read more to find out more!

The Athabasca River

Jan 06, 2019

Alberta's longest river is right here in the heart of Fort McMurray. Click for more!

Shell Place on MacDonald Island

Dec 31, 2018

It also claimed the title to be the host stadium of the furthest north exhibition and regular seasons game in CFL history when the Northern Kickoff I and II, after the Edmonton Eskimos played against the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Toronto Argonauts.

The Snye River

Dec 22, 2018

One of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in Fort McMurray! Read here to find out more about the Snye River in Fort McMurray.

Vista Ridge Ski Hill

Dec 15, 2018

“The best non-mountain winter recreation in Alberta.”

Syncrude Sports & Wellness Centre – Home to the Huskies

Dec 08, 2018

Keyano College will see a first in its history and will host the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference women’s basketball championships from February 28 to March 2, 2019.

Celebrating the Season with Fort McMurray Heritage Society

Dec 01, 2018

“A contingent of Indians and Métis boatmen portages the cargoes around the Grand Rapids via the Grand Rapids Island, and eased the lightened vessels through rocks and white water.”

Lifeforce Herbal Healing Centre

Nov 24, 2018

"A wide variety of items available from gemstones and jewelry to chemical-free skin care and an aromatherapy line, which is made within the Centre..."Click for more!

Northern Lights Regional Health Centre

Nov 17, 2018

"In 1985, the Northern Lights Health Foundation was established to create a lead for health care funding for the Wood Buffalo region..." Read more about the incredible history behind Fort McMurray's only Hospital!

Downtown Highlights: Wood Buffalo Regional Library

Nov 04, 2018

Formerly known as the Fort McMurray Public Library, the library was founded in 1965. Read more here!

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