Fort McMurray wildfire classified as ‘being held’
In a Sunday evening update, officials downgraded the status of a wildfire near Fort McMurray, which was previously classified as 'out of control.' The fire is now 'being held.'
Fire
May 20
Edmonton’s humane society supporting evacuated Fort McMurray pet owners
Work is underway to provide support to people and pets who have been affected by the wildfire evacuations in Fort McMurray, Alta.
Fire
May 16
Changing winds expected to help fight Fort McMurray wildfire that forced evacuation
In all, about 6,600 residents from the southern part of Fort McMurray, a community of about 68,000 people, have been forced to leave their homes.
Canada
May 15
Fort McMurray evacuation order lifted after subdued wildfire behaviour
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has lifted the evacuation order for the residents of several communities in Fort McMurray, Alta.
Fire
May 18
Alberta explores alternative route out of Fort McMurray as wildfire forces residents to flee
As thousands of Fort McMurray residents were forced from their homes due to wildfire, the provincial government said it is exploring another road out of the Alberta community.
Canada
May 15
Fort McMurray wildfire that forced evacuations did not grow overnight
The MWF-O17 fire has already forced thousands of people in the Fort McMurray area to leave their homes this week.
Fire
May 16
Evacuations leave Fort McMurray residents and oil operations in limbo
Evacuees, fire officials and oilsands operations around Fort McMurray are closely watching as wildfires threaten their properties.
Fire
May 15
Fort McMurray wildfire doesn’t grow Sunday, but is still deemed ‘out of control’
A wildfire near Fort McMurray is still classified as out of control but has not grown since Saturday, Alberta Wildfire officials said.
Fire
May 19
Fort McMurray wildfire behaviour expected to be ‘subdued’ with cooler temperatures, rain
Alberta Wildfire officials said the Fort McMurray wildfire remained the same size Friday morning as it was on Thursday.
Fire
May 17
Wildfire evacuation order issued for parts of Fort McMurray
Residents of several neighbourhoods in Fort McMurray have been ordered to leave their homes due to an out-of-control wildfire.
Fire
May 14
Evacuation alert issued for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek as wildfire continues to grow
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo issued the evacuation alert for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek on Friday.
Fire
May 10
Trans Mountain pipeline project gives hope to those working, living in Fort McMurray
With the official opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion just days away, those who live and work in Fort McMurray hope their fortunes are headed for an upswing.
Economy
Apr 29
Out-of-control wildfire in northeastern Alberta believed to be 67 hectares
A wildfire is burning out of control in northeastern Alberta, approximately 4.5 kilometres east of Saprae Creek Estates in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Canada
Apr 22
11 new wildfire starts across Alberta, evacuation alerts expanded near Fort McMurray
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) expanded its evacuation alert as of 3 p.m. Saturday.
Canada
May 11
‘Vernon is home for us’: COVID-19 pandemic changes course of Nigerian man’s life
The Nigerian man was visiting his sister in Fort McMurray, Alta., and was scheduled to fly home in April 2020. But when the pandemic hit, Canadian borders closed.
Lifestyle
May 9
Alberta police watchdog investigating in-custody death in Fort McMurray
Alberta's police watchdog is investigating an in-custody death that happened in Fort McMurray last Friday.
Canada
Mar 26
3 charged after investigation into child sexual abuse, confinement: Alberta RCMP
Three adults have been charged after two RCMP investigations involving 'allegations of historical physical and sexual child abuse' in Edson and Fort McMurray.
Crime
Apr 9
Book about Fort McMurray wildfire shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen Prize
John Vaillant's bestselling book about the Fort McMurray wildfire is shortlisted for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.
Canada
Mar 20
Man suspected of trafficking guns through the mail sought by Edmonton police
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, an unknown man reportedly went to a Canada Post outlet in Fort McMurray and mailed what police said was a restricted firearm to an address in Edmonton.
Crime
Mar 26
Rain provides help to some firefighters in northern Alberta
While people in a number of communities in northern Alberta remain on evacuation alert because of out-of-control wildfires, a change in the weather is providing some help.
Environment
May 13
