HERO’s in the northern sky

Original air date: March 2, 2023

Each winter, people use the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road to carry themselves as well as vital fuel and supplies in a long journey through trees and brush, over frozen muskeg and rivers of ice. The road crosses more than 150 kilometres of boreal forest to connect the northern hamlets of Fort Chipewyan and Fort Fitzgerald with Fort McMurray and the rest of the Wood Buffalo region. In this episode, our team of municipal staff travelled up the road to experience that journey for ourselves. Join our guest host Greg Bennett as he describes that winter road experience, and learn about two historic northern communities along the way.

Winter Road Information

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We're revisiting our snow-tacular podcast episode on winter maintenance.
Don't let winter catch you off guard - tune in now and let's weather this season together!

Original air date: November 24, 2022

For more information on the winter maintenance program visit:
WMZ Information
Snow Plowing and Removal

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Local HERO is the Wood Buffalo region’s emergency helicopter medevac service, whose goal is to save lives by saving time. The Helicopter Emergency Response Organization (HERO) provides fast access to emergency medical care, especially for remote accidents and emergencies that are hard to reach in our northern landscape. It’s a 24/7 operation, with two pilots on duty at all times and ready to lift off within eight minutes when necessary. In this episode, join our podcast host Cullen Bird as he takes to the skies with HERO’s pilots, and speaks with Local HERO Foundation executive director Andrea Spring.

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Each winter, people use the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road to carry themselves as well as vital fuel and supplies in a long journey through trees and brush, over frozen muskeg and rivers of ice. The road crosses more than 150 kilometres of boreal forest to connect the northern hamlets of Fort Chipewyan and Fort Fitzgerald with Fort McMurray and the rest of the Wood Buffalo region. In this episode, our team of municipal staff travelled up the road to experience that journey for ourselves. Join our guest host Greg Bennett as he describes that winter road experience, and learn about two historic northern communities along the way.

Winter Road Information

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On this special episode of All That & More we are joined in studio by Allison Flett, who sheds light on the cultural richness of the 2023 Arctic Winter Games and the importance of honouring Indigenous traditions.

AWG Website

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What are Dene Games? In this episode, Kailen Marten, of Fort Chipewyan, explains how the games work and shares his experience as a competitor in the recently concluded Arctic Winter Games. Featuring challenging and exciting events rooted in traditional and cultural values, the Dene Games have been a part of the Arctic Winter Games for over  30 years. Join our host, Jillian MacDonald,  as we learn more about the Dene Games and about Kailen’s ongoing athletic journey. 

AWG Final Medal Standings

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Futsal caught the attention of many during the Arctic Winter Games! The fast-paced play had us all on the edge of our seats! On this special episode of All That & More, under 16 girls' futsal goalkeeper, Gabbi MacDonald, tells us all about her journey in the net.

Want to see how Team Alberta North did overall? Visit the AWG website for all the stats!

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What was it like being a participant in the Arctic Winter Games? On this special episode of All That & More, Team Alberta North Athletes, Ethan Collins and Cash Brebant talk about their journey to the games and their incredible performance on the under 16 boys hockey team.

Visit the Arctic Winter Games website for a full list of final standings.

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In this episode of All That & More, Mayor Bowman and RMWB CAO Paul Thorkelsson join Jillian MacDonald to talk about what 2023 has in store for the region, and what’s happening at the RMWB.

Municipal Minute:
Parks Map
Snow Angels
Wood Buffalo Volunteers
WinterPLAY

rmwb.ca

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This week we go behind the scenes of the upcoming Arctic Winter Games. From January 29 to February 4 , more than 2000 participants from the circumpolar North will travel to Wood Buffalo to compete in more than 20 sporting events. 
Eden Boutilier, Senior Manager of the Arctic Winter Games shares the need for volunteers and the exciting opportunities to give back, the schedule of events leading up to and during the games, and all of the activities taking place across the region that aren’t just for participants!  There's something for everyone at this year's Arctic Winter Games and now it's our time to shine!

AWG Website

Municipal Minute:
Parks Map
Sign up for Municipal updates
Winterplay
Pulse

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