Fort Vermilion
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Insured damage costs rise to $522M for spring flood in Fort McMurrayAn April flood that led to the evacuation of several northern Alberta communities caused more than half a billion dollars in insured damage.CanadaAug 4, 2020
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Province announces $147M in disaster funding for northern Alberta residents affected by floodsThe provincial government has announced $147 million in funding for residents who are rebuilding from damage caused by flooding in northern Alberta.CanadaMay 8, 2020
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Fort Vermilion residents return home after flood evacuation orders liftedAt 8 a.m. Monday, evacuation orders were lifted for residents of Fort Vermilion, Buttertown and Beaver Ranch.CanadaMay 4, 2020
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‘The flooding danger in Fort Vermilion has passed’ says Mackenzie County ReeveAs quickly as the water came, it has now left Fort Vermilion - gives crews an opportunity to begin cleanup.EnvironmentApr 30, 2020
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Flood cleanup underway as water levels drop near Fort VermilionThe reeve of Mackenzie County said cleanup efforts are underway in Fort Vermilion after flooding from the Peace River in the northwestern Alberta hamlet over the past several days.EnvironmentApr 29, 2020
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Evacuations ordered in Fort Vermilion as Peace River breaches banksAn evacuation order was issued Sunday night for Fort Vermilion residents who live east of 50 Street, north of the golf course, River Road and Boreal Housing.EnvironmentApr 27, 2020
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‘Voluntary evacuation’ in effect for some residents of Fort Vermilion, Alberta due to flood risk: officialsBecause of the risk of flooding, officials with Mackenzie County in northern Alberta said Friday night that a "voluntary evacuation is in effect" for some residents of the hamlet of Fort Vermilion.CanadaApr 24, 2020
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RCMP charge John D’or Prairie man with assault after stabbing incidentLyle Loonskin faces three charges: assault with a weapon and two counts of failing to comply with a recognizance.CrimeOct 21, 2019
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Police charge Fort Vermilion woman with 1st-degree murderOn Oct. 17, police were called to a residence in Fort Vermilion, Alta., at around 10:30 p.m, where a 57-year-old man was found dead outside.CrimeOct 21, 2019
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‘It will ease a lot of the burden’: High Level fire evacuees eager to receive funds from provinceAdults are eligible for a one-time payment of $1,250 while dependent children can get $500 each. Evacuees can start applying for the funds Sunday.EnvironmentMay 25, 2019
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