Fort McMurray Rebuild
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Fort McMurray residents preach resilience 5 years after wildfire swept through communityMonday marks the five-year anniversary of one of the largest mass evacuations in Canadian history as a catastrophic wildfire began to wind its way through Fort McMurray.FeaturesMay 3, 2021
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3 years after Fort McMurray wildfire, rebuild continues: ‘We just want our home back’It's been three years since a raging wildfire tore through Fort McMurray and for some, the rebuild continues.FeaturesMay 3, 2019
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900 insurance claims unresolved 2 years after Fort McMurray wildfireAs of May 10, 97 per cent of residential claims had been resolved. Some 900 are outstanding, but 85 per cent of those have been granted extensions — some by as much as a year.CanadaMay 16, 2018
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Fort McMurray wildfire rebuild making progress, mayor saysIt’s been 20 months since families fled Fort McMurray as flames chased them from their homes. But even in the dead of winter, construction to rebuild what the fire took is well underway.EconomyJan 31, 2018
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Alberta’s economy starting to stabilize: ATB outlookRetail activity, housing prices and the labour market are all showing modest growth in Alberta, according to ATB Financial. The rebuild in Fort McMurray is also expected to add to growth in the province.CanadaMay 18, 2017
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Elementary school breakfast program brings students together 1 year after Fort McMurray wildfireDr. K A Clark Public School in Fort McMurray offers a breakfast program, providing a meal to about 80 students each morning. But the principal says it does much more than that.CanadaMay 3, 2017
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Residents recall their escape from ‘The Beast’ on May 3, 2016Exactly 365 days have passed since Cora Dion, Lucinda Fougere and Sarah Smith were forced to flee their homes alongside about 90,000 people as flames ravaged their community.CanadaMay 3, 2017
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One year later: This is Fort McMurray rebuildingDuring last spring's Fort McMurray wildfire, James O'Reilly watched his house burn down on security camera. Now, one year later, he said he can't wait to get the keys to his new home.CanadaMay 3, 2017
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GALLERY: Fort McMurray wildfire before and after images capture devastation, recoveryIn May 2016, nearly 2,600 dwellings were destroyed by the Fort McMurray wildfire. Here's a collection of images showing the devastation before and the rebuilding happening one year later.CanadaMay 2, 2017
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Wood Buffalo mayor recounts tragedy and looks forward to futureA year after a wildfire destroyed parts of Fort McMurray, residents are still recovering from its devastating impact, including the municipality's mayor.CanadaMay 2, 2017
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