By Marion Warnica, CBC News, June 3, 2016 In Fort McMurray, ‘none of the money can recover that,’ or that … or that People say all kinds of things when trying to comfort loved ones in crisis: at least you have your health, it could have been so much worse, it’s just stuff. But on… Continue reading Sunflower ghosts and bicycle skeletons on Fort McMurray's Prospect Drive
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Fort McMurray re-entry enters day two
By Christina Commisso, CTV News, June 2, 2016 Another wave of evacuees is expected back in Fort McMurray on Thursday, as the reconstruction process continues, one that officials say will likely take years. Residents in “zone 2”, which includes Parsons Creek, Stone Creek, Timberlea, Eagle Ridge and Dickinsfield, are being allowed to settle back into… Continue reading Fort McMurray re-entry enters day two
Northern Sask., campground scorched in 2015 accepting bookings
By CBC News, June 1, 2016 La Ronge campground suffered heavy damage from last year’s wildfires A popular northern Saskatchewan campground is almost back to normal after being scorched by wildfires last year. This week, the Wadin Bay campground at Lac La Ronge Provincial Park will begin taking reservations starting June 1 at 7 a.m.… Continue reading Northern Sask., campground scorched in 2015 accepting bookings
Football camp for La Loche, Sask., postponed indefinitely by smoke
By CBC News, May 25, 2016 The smoke from wildfires is the cause of delays It’s a change of plans for a group of high school football players from Regina who were set to travel La Loche, Sask., at the end of May to put on a camp for youngsters in the north and get a… Continue reading Football camp for La Loche, Sask., postponed indefinitely by smoke
Rain cools off Saskatchewan's fire danger zones
By CBC News, May 26, 2016 Much of the province is at low or moderate risk of wildfires today Rain and cooler temperatures have reduced the fire danger in Saskatchewan, according to the latest maps from the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. A week ago, virtually the entire province was in an “extreme” or “high” risk zone, but… Continue reading Rain cools off Saskatchewan's fire danger zones
Firefighters from South Africa, U.S. to battle Fort McMurray blaze
By The Canadian Press, May 24, 2016 EDMONTON — Fire crews from around the world will be joining the fight this week against a massive wildfire burning near Fort McMurray. Senior wildlife manager Chad Morrison said up to 1,000 firefighters will be added to 1,200 already on the ground. About 200 from the United States,… Continue reading Firefighters from South Africa, U.S. to battle Fort McMurray blaze
Fort McMurray wildfire now covers more than 522K hectares
By Caley Ramsay, Global News, May 22, 2016 Fire conditions in northeastern Alberta remained extreme Sunday as the Fort McMurray wildfire jumped in size overnight. As of 3 p.m. Sunday, the Fort McMurray wildfire was estimated to cover 522,892 hectares, including 741 hectares in Saskatchewan. That’s up from the 504,443 hectares it covered Saturday afternoon.… Continue reading Fort McMurray wildfire now covers more than 522K hectares
Crews fighting northeastern B.C. wilfires celebrate snow, rain in forecast
By The Canadian Press, May 20, 2016 KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A dramatic change in the weather in northeastern British Columbia is being celebrated by crews fighting several large wildfires. Environment Canada posted a snowfall warning for the entire Peace River region, predicting at least 10 centimetres of snow will blanket the area around Fort St.… Continue reading Crews fighting northeastern B.C. wilfires celebrate snow, rain in forecast
Fort McMurray fire stalled 5 kilometres from Saskatchewan border
By Adam Hunter CBC News, May 18, 2016 Smoke is the worry for people in the La Loche region Fire officials say the Fort McMurray fire has stalled about five kilometres from the Alberta-Saskatchewan border — about 30 kilometres from La Loche, Sask., the nearest community. “It has moved a couple hundred metres. It’s still approximately five kilometres from the border.… Continue reading Fort McMurray fire stalled 5 kilometres from Saskatchewan border
Fort McMurray residents could return home as early as June 1
By Daniel Otis, CTV News, May 18, 2016 The Alberta government has announced that residents of fire-ravaged Fort McMurray could begin returning home as early as June 1 if conditions are deemed safe. “We know that people want to return home as soon as it is safe to do so and that is what we… Continue reading Fort McMurray residents could return home as early as June 1