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“The Art of Connection”: YMM Showcases Local Artists in Digital Exhibit FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Fort McMurray International Airport is set to launch its 2025 Digital Art Exhibit. The series will take flight on April 4, featuring the work of three local artists in a showcase that highlights the connection between art, travel, and […]

Water Leak Temporarily Closes Fort McMurray Airport Terminal UPDATE, February 17, 12:30 p.m. The Fort McMurray International Airport has reopened following a water leak which closed the terminal to passenger services early Monday morning. FlyYMM says a fire hydrant on the airport campus was identified as the source of the water leak. The hydrant has […]

FORT MCMURRAY — The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) has been recognized as one of the first five airports in North America to receive the Airport Workforce Development Accreditation from Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA). The newly launched accreditation program is designed to help airports enhance workforce skills, elevate employee engagement, and strengthen […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) has been recognized for its commitment to public health and safety-readiness. Airports Council International recently awarded YMM formal accreditation for Public Health and Safety Readiness, making it the sixth airport in Canada to receive this honor. The accreditation highlights the airport staff’s dedication to the […]

The Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA) is set to feature another local artist as part of its ongoing digital art exhibit. Beginning Aug. 1, Amy Keller-Rempp’s work titled “Sky Dance” will grace the screens and billboards at the airport terminal. The “Sky Dance” series captures the deep bond between the region’s landscapes, wildlife, and the […]

Fort McMurray International Airport is announcing the next artist to be featured in their Digital Art Gallery. Keyano College nursing student, Lynel Baguio, will be featuring his work titled “Unraveling the Mosaic: Puzzling the Pieces of Our Region” starting in May. Originally from the Philippines, Baguio embarked on his artistic journey after relocating to Calgary […]

Fort McMurray International Airport is handing out $6,150 to our local United Way. The money comes from this past weekend’s YMM Hareport Eggstravaganza where over 1,500 guests came out to participate in crafts, enjoy treats, and get photos with the Easter Bunny. Participants also had the opportunity to interact with animal friends from the Pets […]

Changes are coming to security screening at the Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)  this spring. The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is awarding Paladin Security the contract for passenger screening at YMM for the next five years. Paladin will replace GardaWorld as the company providing screening services across the prairie region. Suzanne Perseo, with […]

Lost and surrendered items at the Fort McMurray International Airport are taking off with new owners, and supporting a local organization as well. The Lost and Surrendered Items Sale was held in October by The Fort McMurray Airport Authority for the first time in five years. All items, which included power tools, freezer bags full […]

Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta is announcing a new Woman of Inspiration. Denean Robinson is the third Woman of Inspiration in the organization’s 2023-2024 series. Robinson serves as the President and CEO of the Fort McMurray Airport Authority. She has experienced and conquered significant challenges in her career in aviation, including the economic downturn in […]