Evacuee

• Ombudsperson report reveals need for change for B.C.’s emergency support programs

  The study was centered around the government’s response to the 2021 fires and floods that forced thousands of residents from their homes.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
  
• Community of Chateh, Alta., evacuated due to wildfire

  Provincial emergency officials advised residents northern town to pack medication, documents and sufficient supplies to last seven days or longer.

  Fire

  Sep 23, 2023
  
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• Edmonton’s wildfire evacuee reception centre moved to Clareview

  The Edmonton Emergency Reception Centre moved to the Claireview Community Recreation Centre as of 9 a.m. Monday.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2023
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• Northwest Territories evacuee reflects on having baby while waiting to return home

  Edison, a resident of Hay River, N.W.T., had a baby girl on Aug. 23 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, a little more than a week after they were evacuated due to the wildfire.

  Fire

  Sep 7, 2023
• ‘Stand tall’: N.W.T. officials preparing for a battle against Hay River wildfire

  A wildfire official says the town of Hay River will be at risk over the next few days with strong winds and high temperatures making a dangerous situation even worse.

  Fire

  Sep 1, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: More Kelowna residents return home from evacuation order

  As of 8 a.m. Friday, Aug 25. the Regional District of Central Okanagan is reporting that there are 1,337 addresses on alert and 4,482 addresses are on order.

  Fire

  Aug 25, 2023
• N.W.T. politicians to discuss next steps in wildfire crisis, ‘Astronomical costs’

  'Disaster financial assistance is definitely needed in our territory, and council continues to urge the federal and territorial government to work together to provide assistance.'

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2023
• ‘It’s a lot’: N.W.T. evacuees face long lines as they arrive to Calgary

  Evacuees from Yellowknife continue to pour into Calgary with 26 flights arriving on Friday and more coming in after a long journey by car or truck.

  Environment

  Aug 18, 2023
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• Alberta wildfires: Fort Chipewyan begins re-entry

  Alberta's Fort Chipewyan First Nation said Monday that re-entry will begin this week. AFCN council said on Facebook that the wildfire’s southern flank is 100 per cent controlled.

  Fire

  Jun 19, 2023
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• Evacuees 480 km from home as wildfire burns in Northwest Territories

  Residents of K'atl'odeeche First Nation and the neighbouring community of Hay River, N.W.T., remain displaced as an out-of-control wildfire continues to burn in the area.

  Fire

  May 18, 2023