Athabasca River

• Body of missing canoer found in northern Alberta: RCMP

  The search for a canoer who went missing in northern Alberta over the weekend has come to an end after his body was found on Wednesday, according to the RCMP.

  Canada

  May 25
  
• 1 man dead, another canoer missing on Athabasca River north of Fort MacKay

  Police were called when two men from Fort McMurray were separated from their canoeing group Saturday afternoon on a stream that flows into the Athabasca River north of Fort MacKay.

  Canada

  May 23
  
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• Man has close call after falling into frigid river at Athabasca Falls: ‘It isn’t worth it’

  An Edmonton man captured a shocking video of a man fall into the frigid Athabasca River at a waterfall that has claimed several lives over the years.

  Environment

  Mar 9, 2021
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• Scientists surprised at Fort McMurray fire’s long impact on rivers 4 years later

  In May 2016, the fire swept through nearly 6,000 square kilometres of boreal forest in northern Alberta.

  Environment

  Jul 10, 2020
• Last remaining boil water advisories in Fort McMurray lifted after northern Alberta flooding

  There are no further boil water advisories in place in Fort McMurray after flooding in April.

  Jun 19, 2020
• Residents returning after Fort McMurray flooding must be cautious amid COVID-19 pandemic

  When residents of Fort McMurray, Alta. are finally given the all clear to return to their homes and start cleaning up from a devestating, once-in-a-century flood, infectious disease experts says they will need to be cautious.

  Canada

  May 1, 2020
• A closer look at how the Athabasca River ice buildup is flooding Fort McMurray

  Ice jams can stretch for kilometres, reach several metres in height and cause rivers to rise in a matter of hours, says one river ice expert.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2020
• ‘You don’t know if your home is still standing’: Fort McMurray man’s house, workplace submerged amid flooding

  Fort McMurray resident Andrew Wall said his townhouse and workplace have been impacted by the disaster, and he isn't sure yet just how severe the damage will be. 

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2020
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• 1 person dead amid flooding in northern Alberta

  The mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo said one person has died as a result of flooding in northern Alberta.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2020
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• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney tours flooded Fort McMurray, offers support

  Officials with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo said the water on the Clearwater River continued to rise Tuesday, but at a slower rate than on Monday.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2020