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Best of Anything Else 2026
Your McMurray Magazine’s Best of Anything Else YMM 2026!
August 7, 2026
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The 2026 Best of YMM awards highlight the outstanding people, places and businesses that make Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo a remarkable place to live. With more than 10,000 community votes cast online, YMM Magazine presents the definitive digital guide to the region’s absolute favourites this year.
Best Place to Dance
Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre
“It's an honour to be recognized as the place to be for live entertainment, dancing and fun!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Place to Dance
Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre
“It's an honour to be recognized as the place to be for live entertainment, dancing and fun!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Place to Stop on Highway 63
A&W Wandering River
“This is amazing! Thank you so much for this. We strive hard to be a great place to stop, and this means the world to us.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Place to Stop on Highway 63
A&W Wandering River
“This is amazing! Thank you so much for this. We strive hard to be a great place to stop, and this means the world to us.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Home Business
The Newfie Sugar Mama
“I love what I do, and my customers are loving it, too! I am incredibly honoured & thankful!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Home Business
The Newfie Sugar Mama
“I love what I do, and my customers are loving it, too! I am incredibly honoured & thankful!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
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Best Bar Theme Night
Trivia Tuesdays at Blackhorse Pub
“Thank you to our dedicated participants for bringing your passion, and to our sponsor and event host, Mike Jones, for providing the platform to make this event a reality.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Bar Theme Night
Trivia Tuesdays at Blackhorse Pub
“Thank you to our dedicated participants for bringing your passion, and to our sponsor and event host, Mike Jones, for providing the platform to make this event a reality.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Theatre Show
Fiddler on the Roof @ Keyano College
“Bringing quality performances to YMM is a great honour for everyone at Keyano Theatre. A big thanks to all our volunteers that make these performances possible."
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Theatre Show
Fiddler on the Roof @ Keyano College
“Bringing quality performances to YMM is a great honour for everyone at Keyano Theatre. A big thanks to all our volunteers that make these performances possible."
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Concert
Hello Summer Music Festival
“Hello Summer Music Festival is all about good vibes, warm weather, great friends, and being together!
With incredible music as a backdrop, we are delighted to create an environment where our friends and neighbours can hang out, have fun, and soak in every ray of sunshine and guitar riff.
We are so grateful to the Wood Buffalo community for supporting the festival and joining us in making it an exceptional experience!” ~ Hello Summer Music Festival Team
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Concert
Hello Summer Music Festival
“Hello Summer Music Festival is all about good vibes, warm weather, great friends, and being together!
With incredible music as a backdrop, we are delighted to create an environment where our friends and neighbours can hang out, have fun, and soak in every ray of sunshine and guitar riff.
We are so grateful to the Wood Buffalo community for supporting the festival and joining us in making it an exceptional experience!” ~ Hello Summer Music Festival Team
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Charity Event or Gala
NLHF Festival of Trees
“We are deeply honoured to be voted Best Charity Event or Gala in the Best of YMM awards. Receiving this recognition from the community we serve is especially meaningful.
For many years, Festival of Trees has brought people together to celebrate, connect, and give back, creating lasting memories while raising vital funds to advance healthcare close to home.
This award belongs to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, attendees, and community partners whose generosity has built a legacy of giving that continues to strengthen healthcare across our region. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of serving our community.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Charity Event or Gala
NLHF Festival of Trees
“We are deeply honoured to be voted Best Charity Event or Gala in the Best of YMM awards. Receiving this recognition from the community we serve is especially meaningful.
For many years, Festival of Trees has brought people together to celebrate, connect, and give back, creating lasting memories while raising vital funds to advance healthcare close to home.
This award belongs to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, attendees, and community partners whose generosity has built a legacy of giving that continues to strengthen healthcare across our region. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of serving our community.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Festival
Wood Buffalo Ribfest
"We love that Fort McMurray loves this festival as much as we do! Our success is entirely thanks to the people who keep showing up. That’s all of you.
Thank you for being the true backbone of this annual celebration. This win belongs to our community!"
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Festival
Wood Buffalo Ribfest
"We love that Fort McMurray loves this festival as much as we do! Our success is entirely thanks to the people who keep showing up. That’s all of you.
Thank you for being the true backbone of this annual celebration. This win belongs to our community!"
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Children’s Event
Canada Day at MacDonald Island Park
“Canada Day at MIP is all about community – music, fireworks, bouncy castles, face painting and smiling faces create an experience where family and friends gather, play and connect!
Every year we have the honour of hosting Canada Day events at the Island and welcoming thousands of guests to enjoy free, family-focused activities – we want to thank everyone who joins us on Canada Day!”
-MacDonald Island Park Special Events Team
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Children’s Event
Canada Day at MacDonald Island Park
“Canada Day at MIP is all about community – music, fireworks, bouncy castles, face painting and smiling faces create an experience where family and friends gather, play and connect!
Every year we have the honour of hosting Canada Day events at the Island and welcoming thousands of guests to enjoy free, family-focused activities – we want to thank everyone who joins us on Canada Day!”
-MacDonald Island Park Special Events Team
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
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Best Event Planning/Event Decor Company
Cass & Nat Event Planning
“Being named Best Event Planner and Best Decorator is a reflection of our passion for creating beautiful, seamless, and unforgettable events. Every celebration is planned with heart, creativity, and care.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Event Planning/Event Decor Company
Cass & Nat Event Planning
“Being named Best Event Planner and Best Decorator is a reflection of our passion for creating beautiful, seamless, and unforgettable events. Every celebration is planned with heart, creativity, and care.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Trade Show/Market
Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce
“We’re incredibly honoured to receive this recognition, once again. Our Fall and Spring Shows are about showcasing the very best of our local businesses while welcoming exhibitors from across Alberta and beyond, creating a unique experience for the residents of Wood Buffalo.
Thank you to everyone who voted for us, and to our incredible team, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who make these events possible year after year. We’re proud to continue bringing our community together and look forward to many more successful shows.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Trade Show/Market
Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce
“We’re incredibly honoured to receive this recognition, once again. Our Fall and Spring Shows are about showcasing the very best of our local businesses while welcoming exhibitors from across Alberta and beyond, creating a unique experience for the residents of Wood Buffalo.
Thank you to everyone who voted for us, and to our incredible team, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who make these events possible year after year. We’re proud to continue bringing our community together and look forward to many more successful shows.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Business That Celebrates Indigenous Culture
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Business That Celebrates Indigenous Culture
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Hidden Gem
Sugar Daddys Candy Shop
“This means we are a positive thing for our neighbourhood and community.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Hidden Gem
Sugar Daddys Candy Shop
“This means we are a positive thing for our neighbourhood and community.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
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