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Calgary readies evacuation centre, hotel rooms for Yellowknife evacueesThe City of Calgary is outlining its plans to support and take in fire evacuees from the Northwest Territories during the wildfires.WeatherAug 17, 2023
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Fire to floods: Edson declares local state of emergency due to massive rainfallAfter being forced to evacuate twice in the the span of a month due to wildfires, Edson and Yellowhead County are now dealing with an opposite extreme: too much water.WeatherJun 19, 2023
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Edson, Yellowhead County ordered to evacuate as wildfire grows rapidly towards townWildfire conditions west of Edmonton have become extreme again, prompting an evacuation order Friday night for the town of Edson and Yellowhead County.FireJun 9, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Military helping airlift evacuees out of Fort Chipewyan as threat increasesThe efforts to get people out of Fort Chipewyan were ramped up Wednesday and the Canadian Armed Forces is using a C-130J Hercules to airlift people south to Fort McMurray.FireMay 31, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Fort Chipewyan, accessible by boat and air only, ordered to evacuateThe wildfire is threatening Fort Chipewyan, north of Fort McMurray and only accessible by air and water, and evacuations are underway to airlift people south.FireMay 30, 2023
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Calgary’s wildfire evacuee reception centre closing WednesdayThe evacuee reception centre will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday following a decision by the City of Calgary and the Alberta Emergency Management Agency.FireMay 23, 2023
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Alberta parks closed over wildfire risk, Crown land campers urged to be smart May long weekend'I know this is disappointing for many, but it is necessary to reduce the risk of wildfire,' Alberta's minister of forestry and parks said of bans ahead of the May long weekend.FireMay 18, 2023
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‘Huge relief’ as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuationDrayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Chief Tom Thomson said while the Buck Creek wildfire risk has eased significantly, people should take precautions.FireMay 17, 2023
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Alberta students affected by lengthy wildfire evacuations exempt from diploma examsIf an Alberta student has been displaced from school because of the wildfires for 10 or more school days, they'll automatically be exempt from writing their diploma exams in June.EducationMay 15, 2023
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County of Grande Prairie warns of danger when residents fight wildfires themselvesThe County of Grande Prairie said someone operating their own bulldozer put themselves and crews in danger by knocking trees into the blaze and nearly running over fire crews.FireMay 13, 2023
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