Max Noseworthy

Max Noseworthy is all about making a difference in people’s lives. Happy to help out wherever he can, this former Suncor Scheduler-by-day, musician-by-night has hosted events for the Canadian Mental Health Association, performed at Rotary House Seniors Lodge, and so much more. Originally from Gambo, Newfoundland, Max has called the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region home for the past 22 years. YMM: What do you consider to be the best thing about our community? MN: I love this community for its amazing people, many of whom I’m proud to call friends. It has a great music scene, great arts and entertainment productions, and natural beauty. YMM: In your opinion, in what areas could Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo improve? MN: Our region could really improve the help provided for the homeless. As well, they could relax the ATV laws. YMM: What does community mean to you? MN: Community means a lot to me. It has given me a very active home for the last 22 years and I love it here. YMM: What is the most rewarding part of your career? MN: Making a difference in people’s lives is what I find to be the most rewarding part of my career. YMM: How should success be measured? MN: That’s a very difficult question, but maybe how you are viewed within the community and how content you are with your situation. YMM: What is the best advice that you ever received? MN: The best advice that I ever received was: Never forget how you made someone feel. YMM: What is the worst advice that you ever received? MN: When dismantling a scaffold, you don’t need to pay attention to what you’re doing. YMM: What is something that people are always surprised to learn about you? MN: People are always surprised to learn that I’m a history nerd. YMM: What are you best at? MN: I am best at cooking and performing music. I love to cook, eat, and look at food. YMM: What three words best describe you? MN: The three words that best describe me would be: hugs, music, smiles. YMM: What accomplishment are you most proud of? MN: I am most proud of raising two intelligent, brave, conscientious children, Kaden and Willow. YMM: Who is your hero, and why? MN: My hero is my dad. He was truly a great man to look up to. He was very intelligent and compassionate. His drive always inspired me.