Marina Barnes brings energy, personality, and a love for music to Fort McMurray as the host of Cruz FM Afternoons, weekdays from 2–6 PM, where she lets her inner rocker shine for listeners.
A passionate radio professional, Marina has built her career around connecting with audiences, sharing stories, and creating entertaining moments on air. Outside the studio, she is a devoted animal lover and proud cat parent, caring for her many cats and championing a love of pets in her community.
Marina loves Fort McMurray and is inspired daily by the community spirit, bringing that warmth and enthusiasm to every show. Her combination of musical passion, humor, and genuine connection makes her a trusted and engaging voice in Fort McMurray radio.
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Taylor Momsen hospitalized after spider bite
Taylor Momsen ended up in the hospital after getting bitten by a venomous spider while on tour in Mexico with AC/DC and The Pretty Reckless. She shared photos showing swelling and a rash, but says she's on the mend and still trying to keep up with tour dates when she can. And this honestly feels like déjà...
Apr 16, 2026
Food Safety Alert: No Name Beef Burgers Recalled in Canada
Health authorities in Canada have issued a nationwide recall of No Name brand frozen beef burgers after tests found a potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7 (a bacteria that can cause serious illness.) The recall affects 1.36 kg packages of No Name beef burgers with the UPC code 0 60383 37333 7 and a best-before...
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Is TikTok Actually Messing With Your Brain?
We all love a good 15-second scroll, but a new study warns that excessive TikTok and Reels binges might be just as bad for your brain as alcohol or nicotine. Heavy scrolling can lead to: Trouble focusing Weaker decision-making Lower self-control Basically, your brain starts craving constant dopamine hits, and suddenly ...
Nov 27, 2025
From Fort McMurray to the Big Leagues: Sydney Barry Drafted by Los Angeles in Women's Pro Baseball League
Huge congratulations to Fort McMurray's own Sydney Barry! She's been drafted 74th overall by Los Angeles in the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League draft. Such a historic moment!! Sydney is now part of the very first class of athletes to join this brand-new pro league. Proud moment for our community and for women in ...
Nov 21, 2025
So... Apparently the First Crime in Space Wasn't a Crime at All
For years, one of the coolest (and strangest) trivia facts floating around was that an astronaut may have committed the first crime in space. It had everything: NASA drama, the International Space Station, a bank account, and a divorce spicy enough to survive re-entry. But plot twist: it never happened. Summer Worden -...
Nov 19, 2025
