Evacuation Centre

• ‘Now I’m angry’: N.W.T. premier calls on Ottawa to provide services in the North

  The premier of the Northwest Territories says she's angry the wildfire-ravaged region doesn't have the same services as the south and called on Canadians to pressure Ottawa to act.

  Fire

  Aug 25, 2023
  
• Premier Caroline Cochrane recounts hunt for homeless during Yellowknife evacuation

  Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane said she checked to make sure homeless people weren't forgotten when the territory ordered everyone in its capital to leave.

  Fire

  Aug 21, 2023
  
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• Alberta wildfires: Edmonton Expo Centre closes for evacuees

  After supporting evacuees in the Edmonton Expo Centre for 19 days, the City of Edmonton will close the centre to evacuees of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County as of 4 p.m. Tuesday.

  Fire

  May 23, 2023
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• Drayton Valley residents forced out by wildfire head to evacuation centre in Edmonton

  About 7,000 people who were forced to flee their homes in Drayton Valley, Alta., Thursday faced long waits in their vehicles overnight and some made their way to Edmonton Friday.

  Canada

  May 5, 2023
• Hundreds more evacuated from Red Earth First Nation as Sask. flooding continues

  States of emergencies continue and the number of displaced evacuees is growing. But is the worst over? Details of the Saskatchewan flood situation.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2016
• Fort McMurray evacuees in Lac La Biche anxious to return home

  The Lac La Biche evacuation centre was a beehive of activity in the days after a wildfire ravaged the Fort McMurray area. But nearly two weeks after the blaze erupted, the facility is calm and quiet.

  Environment

  May 14, 2016
• Feds make EI claims easier, faster for Fort McMurray fire evacuees

  The government said the change allows residents who are eligible for EI and unable to work because of the fire to access their EI benefits.

  Politics

  May 5, 2016
• Fort McMurray wildfire: Where to go if you’ve been evacuated

  As the entire community of Fort McMurray has been ordered to evacuate the region, here is where you can go to seek refuge and how to find a loved one who has been forced out.

  Canada

  May 3, 2016
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• Saskatoon athletes keeping northern Sask. wildfire evacuees active

  Saskatoon athletes take time out of their day to help entertain evacuees and keep everyone active while away from home due to the Saskatchewan wildfires.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2015