Can a grain of sand hold Fort McMurray’s history? It turns out it can according to Dr. Robin Woywitka assistant professor in Earth and Planetary Sciences at MacEwan University. Dr. Woywitka teaches us about Infrared Stimulated Luminescence dating, informs us of when the people first began living in Fort McMurray, and just how a much a glacier can change the planet.

Fort McMurray’s History in a grain of sand.

Fort McMurray Matters is a half-hour locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103.7 every weekday at noon.

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Fort McMurray’s History in a grain of sand.

Fort McMurray’s History in a grain of sand.