Kevin Weidlich is President and CEO of the Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation. Tasked with increasing growth, innovation, prosperity and resilience of the economy of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, he seemed like the perfect person to feature in The Interview With… as part of our Growing Local Edition.…

Why I came to Fort McMurray? It’s pretty simple…opportunity. I got tired of what I was doing in Ontario and felt that I had gone as far as I could in my career.  I was itching to do something new, something could get excited about, something to reset my career.

The theme of this particular issue of YMM is ‘Growing Local.’  As someone who has always had one hand on the plow in McMurray while the other was booking a ticket to explore the world, I felt conflicted on how true my commitment to our city actually was.  If I…

Fort McMurray Oil Barons’ alumni making it to the National Hockey League include Colton Parayko, Rich Parent, Chris Phillips, Scottie Upshall and Harry York to name a few. The list is even longer for those who tried to keep the dream alive while riding the buses and staying in motels;…

As we embark upon spring and the days are getting longer, may we embrace all of the learnings and musings that this season and cycle have to offer. Our landscape is changing and along with more sunshine to brighten our days, many of us who’ve lived in Wood Buffalo for…

Writing about the life of Mrs. Jean has been a privilege.

When I learned that Frances Jean would be featured on the cover of this edition of Your McMurray Magazine, I knew immediately that Hedco Group needed to be a part of it. There are four women I will always idolize: my mother, my wife, my daughter, and Frances Jean.

Mrs. Jean paved the way for a woman like me. A woman with drive, passion, enthusiasm and an unbridled love for Fort McMurray. She was all those things, and so many more. She was incredibly loyal, dedicated to her family and this community.