Slave Lake Fire

• 5 things to know about the 2011 Slave Lake wildfire

  Here are five things we've learned about the Slave Lake wildfire 10 years ago, when nearly 400 homes and businesses were reduced to ash and rubble with little warning.

  Canada

  May 9, 2021
  
• Former Slave Lake mayor remembers wildfire that burned through town 10 years ago

  Karina Pillay was in her third term as mayor of Slave Lake when the wildfire, with little warning, burned about one-third of the northern Alberta town 10 years ago this month.

  Environment

  May 9, 2021
  
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• 2 adults, 4 children taken to hospital after campground explosion near Slave Lake

  Six people were taken to hospital Monday morning, including four children, after an explosion at a campground near Slave Lake. 

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2020
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• Alberta man’s death near Slave Lake ruled a homicide

  The death of a man whose body was found while firefighters were putting out a blaze west of Slave Lake has been ruled a homicide.

  Crime

  Jun 6, 2019
• Man found dead in fire west of Slave Lake unrelated to Alberta wildfires

  RCMP said the Major Crimes Unit is investigating the man's death and an autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4 in Edmonton.

  Crime

  Jun 3, 2019
• Be ready for extreme weather with these emergency tips

  "Have a grab and go kit. Have a plan. Make sure you know what you need to take with you."

  Environment

  Aug 18, 2018
• How donations for Fort McMurray compare to other Canadian disasters

  In the wake of the Fort McMurray wildfires, here is a look at the amounts raised by the Red Cross in other recent Canadian disasters.

  Money

  Aug 3, 2016
• Top 10 most costly disasters in Canadian history for insurers

  The Fort McMurray wildfire was the most expensive disaster in the country's history for insurance providers. Here's a list of the most costly - for insurers - disasters in Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2016
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• Alberta to start wildfire season a month early

  Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier says the extra time provided with the March 1 launch will ensure crews are prepared to respond quickly to any wildfires that break out in the early spring.

  Environment

  Feb 16, 2016
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• Two years later, cause of Slave Lake fire still not known

  Two years after a wildfire destroyed a third of the town of Slave Lake, there are still no clear answers as to how the fire started.

  May 15, 2013