Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News About 400 people from the area left their homes when wildfires began threatening their communities last week. Published Jul 25, 2024 • 2 minute read Wildland…
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Wildfires prompt MEG Energy oilsands site evacuation
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News MEG Energy started moving non-essential staff off its Christina Lake site, while Imperial Oil has started reducing non-essential staff from Kearl. Published Jul 19, 2024 • …
Wildfire evacuation a costly expense for some Fort McMurray evacuees
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The Red Cross offered help with food and housing, but some evacuees say they spent money they didn’t have on supports during last week’s evacuation. Published…
Fort McMurray evacuation order ends as rain, firefighters slow wildfire
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News As of 10 a.m. today, people are free to return to Abasand, Beacon Hill, Grayling Terrace and Prairie Creek. Published May 18, 2024 • Last updated…
Fort McMurray evacuees report slow service, few resources at Edmonton evacuation centre
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Mayor Sandy Bowman had nothing but praise for evacuation centres in Cold Lake and Lac La Biche, but is concerned about complaints about slow service, few…
Fort McMurray neighbourhoods on two-hour evacuation notice if instructed
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News This does not mean people should leave now, but people in Abasand, Beacon Hill, Grayling Terrace and Prairie Creek should be prepared to leave within two…
Evacuation alert still active as wildfire southwest of Fort McMurray grows overnight
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News As of 9:30 a.m., the wildfire has not moved closer to Fort McMurray and is still 16 kilometres southwest of the city. Published May 12, 2024…
No overnight wildfire growth, evacuation warning active for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek Estates
For now, no community has been ordered to evacuate. People were told to prepare for a potential evacuation shortly before 7 p.m. Friday. When the alert went out, the wildfire was burning…
Evacuation warning ends after Saprae Creek wildfire held
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Alberta Wildfire announced Tuesday evening the wildfire was held and no larger than 67 hectares. At its peak, it burned 90 hectares of land. Published Apr…