Business Directory

Olivia Bell owns BeadworkByLiv, which specializes in beading earrings, bookmarks, and other items. Through her business, Olivia connects with her Indigenous culture and Metis community. She often creates pieces with a purpose and works with her customers to bring their visions to life. She makes pieces that tell a story and that they wear with pride.

Check out her beadwork by following Olivia on Facebook!

Providing Office, Restaurant, and Coffee Services since 1979, Clearwater Coffee and Supplies, formerly known as Coffee Connection, is owned by Dolores Romanchuk. Dolores is a proud member of McMurray Métis Local 1935 and NAABA.

To connect, contact 780.791.1414.

Elsie Cowie and her family own and operate Corgan Industrial Ltd. For over a decade, Corgan has proudly offered high-quality woodworking, finishing, and general contracting services in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region. It is a local company committed to providing safe, reliable service and being recognized as a company that continually improves by applying valued traditional business ethics and high-quality workmanship. Corgan is driven by passionate people who strive for results, systematically approaching challenges to find new ways to improve things.

To learn more about Corgan, click here to follow them on Facebook.

Bredan Demers owns Demers Contracting Company, a local plumbing and heating company in the RMWB that specializes in boiler installation/service, tankless water heater installation/service, garage heater, gas lines, furnace installations/service, AC installations, and hot water tanks. After-hours services are available.

To learn more about Demers Contracting Company follow them on Facebook.

Anthony Punko owns Emergency Decon Solutions. EDS Ltd. provides professional services that apply Decon 7 to disinfect, decontaminate, sanitize, clean, and deodorize areas, surfaces, and items. EDS Ltd. is a proud Canadian supplier of Decon 7 System products. They use various application techniques that best suit their clients’ needs to disinfect, sanitize, decontaminate, clean, and deodorize all areas, surfaces, and items at your home, work, or public places. Anything from rental suites, houses, offices, retail spaces, work shops, camps, fitness and recreational centers, schools, and other public spaces to the interior of cars and vans.

To learn more about EDS visit their website and follow them on Facebook.

McMurray Métis Citizen, Stacey Grant, is the owner of Freyja’s Haven.

Freyja’s Haven is a Métis cultural arts and education space offering beadwork, custom commissions, storytelling, facilitation, and land-based learning. It is also the home of the Many Medicines Podcast and the poetry collection Where The Mourning Gathers. Rooted in community and cultural teachings, Freyja’s Haven supports creative expression, healing, and intergenerational knowledge sharing through workshops, speaking engagements, and arts-based programming.

Freyja’s Haven offers a 15% discount for McMurray Métis Members on custom beadwork commissions and facilitation services, supporting accessibility to cultural arts, learning, and community-based programming.

Ginger Auger owns Gingers Bannock House, an Indigenous catering company that specializes in bannock-infused dishes. It has won many awards, including the best doughnut of Fort McMurray. It can serve 12 to 1000 people.

To connect with Ginger, follow their Facebook page.

Maddie Amyotte and Sheena Bradley own Ihkapaskwa Collective, a Grassroots Indigenous-led non-profit committed to culturally safe reproductive care for Indigenous families. Their team of traditional Aunties and Indigenous healthcare providers is committed to supporting families in a culturally relevant way.

J-Car Services is owned by John Fresz. Their services include pilot car for western/northern Canada, certified traffic control and flagging, light freight hauling, bobcat and dump trailer and snow removal.

For more information visit https://j-carservices.ca/

Paddy Kachur owns Kachur Rentals, an equipment rental business local to Fort McMurray. They cater to the oil and gas industry, specializing in industrial rental equipment such as light plants, generators, and frost fighter heaters.

Alberta Malcolm owns Malcolm Farms, which sells meat and organic hay.

Nick Cuglietta, a proud Citizen of McMurray Métis, is the owner and operator of McMurray Landscape Center, a locally owned and Indigenous business proudly serving the Fort McMurray region.

Located at 825 Memorial Drive, McMurray Landscape Center provides a full range of premium landscaping materials, including topsoil, gravel, mulch, decorative rock, sod, and more, all in one convenient location. Offering both pickup and delivery, the company makes it easy for homeowners, contractors, and commercial clients to access the materials they need for projects of any size.

With strong roots in the community, Nick and his team understand the unique landscape conditions of northern Alberta and are dedicated to delivering reliable products, knowledgeable service, and personalized care. As a community-oriented Indigenous business, McMurray Landscape Center takes pride in supporting local development, fostering Métis entrepreneurship, and helping Fort McMurray grow beautifully, one project at a time.

Sisters, Samara Sullivan and Leanne O’Brien own Miss Lee’s, a locally owned small business proudly serving the Fort McMurray community with premium spice blends. Their products are carefully crafted to be clean and healthy, free from MSG, preservatives, and fillers, with only a tiny amount of salt. Each blend delivers rich, authentic flavors you can feel good about. Perfect for home cooks and food enthusiasts looking for a healthier and tastier way to season their meals. Not only do Miss Lee’s spice blends make food delicious they also make cooking easy.

Their products can be purchased at Joly’s Your Independent Grocer in Timberlea or at MissLees.ca

Nick Cuglietta, a proud Citizen of McMurray Métis, is the owner and operator of NC Transport & Equipment, a locally and Indigenous-owned civil and heavy equipment company proudly serving Fort McMurray and surrounding areas since 2006. Specializing in large-scale landscape development, civil construction, and wholesale aggregate supply, NC Transport & Equipment supports contractors, municipalities, and commercial projects with efficiency, reliability, and quality. The company offers services including civil construction, aggregate supply (topsoil, gravel, sand, and clay), efficient hauling, customized solutions, and expert services.

Nicole Krull is a relator with Coldwell Banker. Buying or selling a home can be one of the most significant financial decisions you will make, and it can seem like an intimidating experience.  Nicole can streamline the process and save you time, money, and stress.

You can connect with Nicole online.

Kayla Aikins is the owner of Peaceful Dreams. Over a decade ago, knowing a few of the little ones in her life were struggling with bad dreams and night terrors, she gave them handmade dreamcatchers. Kayla learned how to make dreamcatchers and their teachings from her Cree teacher in elementary school. Knowing how important sleep is for the development of children, she wanted to help.  It started with gifting for bad dreams, nightmares, baby showers, and birthday gifts, and through word of mouth and community support, it has grown. She now makes custom dreamcatchers, tea-length satin skirts, ribbon skirts, and ribbon shirts. She does what she can to give back to the community through donations for silent auctions, door prizes, etc., as well as frequent giveaways on her Facebook group, as all children should have peaceful dreams.

Owned by Alexandra Hurley, a Métis youth entrepreneur born and raised in Fort McMurray, Red River Company is a local Indigenous business serving you quality Embroidery & Promotional products since 2020. Winner of the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Award for Youth in Business 2023.

Leonard Hansen owns Running Bear Wilderness Adventures, one of the region’s longest-running jet boat tour companies. Their guides have over 60 years of river-running experience with three generations of knowledge about the area’s lakes and rivers.

Get away for a great day of fast fun! Book your tour today.

Kara Langford owns Sinc Image Designs and creates woodburning (Pyrography) & String Art. To view their artwork follow them on Facebook.

James Hagerman owns Steel Wrx Welding and Fabrication. With their mobile rig unit, they specialize in heavy equipment repairs and have been assisting various clients in the oilsands since 2020. They also fabricate and repair almost anything that their clients require. To book contact us.

McMurray Métis Citizen Stacey Grant is the owner of Studio 516.
Studio 516 is a creative consultancy specializing in website design, development, branding, marketing, and digital strategy. Rooted in Métis values of respect, reciprocity, and community, we help businesses, organizations, and creative ventures build authentic brands, strengthen their online presence, and connect meaningfully with the people they serve through thoughtful design, storytelling, and human-centered solutions.

Studio 516 is proud to support community growth and accessibility through inclusive pricing and partnership incentives. They offer a 15% discount for McMurray Métis Citizens as part of our commitment to supporting local Métis community members and initiatives. Non-profit organizations and community-led initiatives receive a 20% discount to help ensure that meaningful projects have access to high-quality creative and digital services.

Referral Program for Existing/Past Clients: When a referral results in a successfully completed contract, the referring individual receives a referral bonus upon project completion. This approach ensures rewards are tied directly to meaningful, completed work and supports relationship-based growth grounded in trust and collaboration.

Chris Mooney owns Sweetgrass Coaching and provides personalized coaching services to individuals, teams, and leaders striving to achieve personal and professional goals. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn.

Gary Boostrom owns Tapway Inc., a local Indigenous small business. They specialize in Harvesting TeePee poles and manufacturing many sizes of TeePee canvas. They also support the youth Indigenous cultural teachings in the RMWB region. To book Gary or order a TeePee follow Tapway on Facebook.

Corey Cyr is one of the owners of The Agency, North Central Alberta. They are a real estate brokerage employing real estate agents to help clients buy and sell properties in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Region. To work with Corey, visit their website.

Hannah Redden owns The Hangingstone Climbing Company, an indoor bouldering gym. Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that doesn’t require special equipment like ropes or harnesses—all you need is a pair of climbing shoes!

At Hangingstone, they are passionate about fostering confidence and community through rock climbing. They love introducing new ways of exercise to people of all ages!

To learn more about The Hangingstone Climbing Company follow them on Facebook or visit their website: https://www.hangs.ca/

Delores DeVeau and her husband own The Welderman. They specialize in ornamental iron, general repairs, fabrication, CNC plasma cutting, and aluminum repairs. Follow them on Facebook to see their work.

Rachelle Solbak owns Tobacco & Tulips Beadwork. She creates wearable art, including earrings, beadwork, ribbon skirts, and other clothing! She was born and raised in Fort McMurray, where she resides today. Her maternal Ojibwe and Cree roots hail from southern Ontario, and her paternal roots are Dutch. This mix of cultures is represented in her distinctive business name. View her artwork on her Facebook page.

Tammy Lepine Mellott is an Indigenous artisan who creates handmade native crafts, including moccasins and mitts, earrings, rear-view mirror decorations, and keychains. She also offers custom orders and shipping. To view her artwork, visit her Facebook page.

TRIO Tiny Homes is owned by our Member, Nadena Chadi. A newly incorporated, 100% Indigenous owned company committed to building eco-friendly, culturally relevant tiny homes that reflect the values and needs of the communities we serve. Backed by a team of highly skilled tradespeople and professionals with deep roots in the construction industry. TRIO blends traditional knowledge with innovative design to deliver sustainable housing solutions that honour Indigenous culture and support long-term community development. What sets TRIO apart is our integrated pre-apprenticeship program, specifically designed for individuals facing barriers to employment. This hands on initiative provides participants with foundational construction skills, workplace readiness, cultural mentorship, and access to the support and referrals needed to succeed in their chosen careers. The program is a pathway to meaningful employment and long-term success in the skilled trades. Through expert craftsmanship, inclusive training opportunities, and a strong respect for tradition and the environment, economic opportunity and reconciliation. At TRIO we believe that housing is more than just shelter; it is a foundation for personal growth, community resilience, and a brighter future. By building strong homes and a stronger people, we are helping to create lasting impact, one tiny home at a time.

Wild Feathers Inc. was established by Allen Hansen, a Métis trapper born in Fort McMurray in 1962, where he has lived his entire life. As a firefighter with over 20 years of experience, Al has witnessed the impact of human activity on the local wildlife. This has fueled his passion for creating job opportunities for community members and promoting the skills and traditions of the Aboriginal way of life. He specializes in jet boat tours, bear awareness training, mitigating bear encounters, wildlife training, management, and monitoring and trapping. Wild Feathers also has several portable heaters for rent, as well as other equipment, such as safety fences, barricades, and warning and traffic lights. Allen takes great pride in providing an exceptional boat tour experience on the Athabasca and Clearwater Rivers.

Join him for an unforgettable journey down the rivers, to book visit https://wildfeathers.ca/ and follow his journey on Facebook.