r/FortMcMurray

Has anyone noticed that Westjet flight prices has climbed dramatically? I've been flying westjet for the last 6 years, every 1 week. Booked months in advance. Flying between Fort McMurray and Calgary. Used to get round trip for $350 average. Now it's about $500-600 average. The most expensive one recently is $780 for round trip. My flight home today in the evening, the plane is barely full. People started driving home instead of flying at these prices. Is it even smart for Westjet to have high prices but barely full plane? It's like half full.

Why the traffic?

Hi everyone,
I just moved to Fort McMurray today and was supposed to start staying in a room I booked online near Westwood Heights. Unfortunately, when I arrived, the place has bed bugs and a lot of other issues, so I can’t stay here.

I’m looking for a one-bedroom apartment or a private room to rent immediately (today/tomorrow), ideally in or near:

• Westwood Heights
• Thickwood
if anyone can help me out please🙏

Stopped by at Heritage Village last Friday.

looking for job opportunities, wanted to go on sites and can start with anything.
Physically fit for long hours and hard labour in any weather conditions
Got experience in construction and lube + tire technician

Black horse is the usual, wheres the best though?

Hey everyone,
I’m looking to make the jump into either the oilfield or mining sector anywhere in Canada, and I could use some straight-up advice from people actually working out there.

A bit about my background:
Experience: 3 years of general labourer experience (heavy lifting, site work, general graft, used to long hours and working in the elements).

Tickets: I already have my safety/trade tickets ready to go (mention your specific tickets here, e.g., Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, CSO/CSTS, etc.).
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Relocation: I’m willing to go anywhere in Canada—fly-in, fly-out (FIFO), remote camps, local, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, up north, whatever it takes.
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I see conflicting advice everywhere online. Some people say to apply directly to the big operating companies (Suncor, CNRL, Teck, etc.), while others say to target contractors or service rig companies because they are always hurting for crew.
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For those of you already in the patch or the mines:
What are the best companies or contractors to spam resumes to right now?

Is it better to apply online through job boards (Indeed, etc.), or is there a better way to get noticed with 3 years of experience under my belt?

Are there specific regions or sectors (drilling rigs, service rigs, open-pit mines, underground) that are actively hiring green/semi-green guys with tickets?

Any hidden traps or things I should avoid as someone trying to break in?

Appreciate any guidance, harsh truths, or pointers you guys can throw my way. Cheers

Any book clubs in town?

Hi everyone, i recently moved to Fort Mac from Ontario for a job on a closed work permit. The employer let me go last week since i was under probation and the termination letter said without prejudice, so i am assuming they were restructuring or whatever. I was jobless for 9 months last year, 3 months this year, exhausted all my savings living in Ontario, somehow managed to come here and now i am laid off again.
I would really apprecaite any guidance to getting a job in Admin/Office support/Supply Chain roles.
My life has just turned upside down with everything going around me and i feel so low right now. Not to mention, i dont have any friends too so.

I'm thinking of doing doordash on the side after work to make some extra money as it's the slow season for my work so I haven't been getting much overtime. I'm wondering if doordash makes good money in town or if it's not worth my time. I work 7:30am-6pm roughly, and could do 3-4 hours after work.

Hi everyone, looking for advice on which safety tickets are worth getting to land work in here, currently I am working in retail in Thick wood.

I have

• Full Class 5 licence
• Can lift 90 lbs, comfortable with physical work
• Able to live in camp / work rotation shifts
• Can do permanent or short contract

Which tickets should I get first ? Which jobs are urgently hiring, Are there any that employers will just pay for once you're hired, so I don't waste money upfront? Thanks.

The AC stopped working properly because the blower motor is damaged. The property management has repeatedly told me that the contractor is waiting for parts, but the issue still hasn’t been fixed. I’ve already followed up with management multiple times, including by email, but haven’t received a clear timeline for when it will actually be repaired.

Now it appears that the heating is also not functioning properly because of the damaged blower motor.

I’m concerned because we’re heading toward colder weather, and without a functioning HVAC system, the unit may not have adequate heating.

Any advice from Alberta renters or landlords who have dealt with something similar would be appreciated.

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