YMM Digital Art Exhibit Launch featuring Jon Tupper

Last night was the launch of the first YMM Digital Art Exhibit of 2024, featuring Ad Astra: To the Stars by Jon Tupper. Guests enjoyed a presentation from Jon explaining astrophotography and how he was drawn to capturing galaxies, millions of light-years away.

Special thanks to Dan Gillies for setting the atmosphere with his sky-themed song playlist. Thanks to our wonderful guests who bid over $1,700 on exhibit prints for the Local HERO Foundation through a silent auction.

The exhibit is now live (in the digital screen rotation at YMM) for the next three months, to be viewed by thousands of passengers. You can also see the full exhibit online.

Photo: Lorna Ash, Executive Director of Local HERO Foundation, Jon Tupper, featured artist, and Cuyler Green, FMAA’s VP of Operations.

Aurora Landing at ICSC Whistler

Fort McMurray Airport Authority’s Michael Sieger, VP of Air Service & Commercial Development, and Jessica Lipton, Manager of Marketing & Communications, promoted Aurora Landing at ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) Whistler conference.

FMAA representatives received an overwhelming interest from retailers and developers to learn more about the many opportunities Aurora Landing offers.

YMM Connections

Catch a YMM Connection to San Jose Cabo (SJD) through Calgary International Airport (YYC) via WestJet and be there in only 8 hours and 35 minutes!

Escape to beautiful Mexico for a romantic getaway to the shores along the Sea of Cortez. Check out Cabo Adventures! Come aboard a luxurious yacht, French-made catamaran, or sailboat set off on a one-of-a-kind excursion that you create.

Visit FMAA at the 2024 Multicultural Expo

Come visit members of the Fort McMurray Airport Authority at the the 2024 Multicultural Expo at MacDonald Island Park on February 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit our booth to learn about upcoming YMM events as well as programs our airport has in place to support our community. Oh, and don't forget to enter to win a beautiful gift basket full of goodies from YMM and local businesses!

YMM in the News

Click on the following links to learn what the web is sharing about YMM:

• Aurora Landing Project in Fort McMurray AB seeks Investors and Retailers as Development Planning Progresses
• New Guy By Day, Astrophotographer By Night

Tickets Available for the YMM Hareport Extravaganza

Join the Easter Bunny and his airport friends for an afternoon on the bunny trail with activity stations and fun spring-themed games to win great prizes. Purchase your ticket to receive an Easter Passport to access all the fun and games. Tickets are $10 each. Funds raised will support United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo.

Please Note: A sensory-friendly time slot is available from 12 – 1 p.m. Contact Danielle Lidstone with the Autism Society at community@autismrmwb.org to book.

Team YMM Spotlight on Marilu Dano

When YMM’s Nicholby’s Convenience Franchise Owner Marilu Dano was a young girl, she would play pretend shopkeeper with leaves as paper bills and stones as coins at her home in the Philippines.

“I never expected in my wildest dream that I would own a store one day. But it was a dream I’ve always had,” she said.

Years later, Marilu became a wife and mother to three children. With determination in her heart to make a better life for herself and family, she made the bold decision to move to Taiwan in 2005 to work as a caregiver. Life wasn’t easy there, but Marilu’s unwavering spirit propelled her forward. Six years later, Marilu had moved to Canada and became a Franchise Owner of Nicholby's.

Air Canada Adopts Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

Air Canada is Team YMM's latest partner to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to better serve customers with non-visible disabilities. The news was announced this week! To learn more about awareness programs at YMM, visit www.flyymm.com.

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