Evacuees

• ‘It’s a lot’: Pukatawagan evacuee describes experience as evacuation nears 3 months

  Jumpsey Mercer has lived in Pukatawagan, also known as Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, for 30 years. The community was evacuated due to an approaching wildfire at the end of May.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2025
  
• Regina steps up to help northern Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees

  With thousands of people displaced by wildfires in Saskatchewan, major cities and centres are preparing to welcome evacuees to safety.

  Fire

  Jun 4, 2025
  
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• Manitoba wildfire evacuees staying in Winnipeg thankful to be safe

  Many wildfire evacuees are staying in Winnipeg as a number of fires burning across Manitoba has resulted in nearly 2,000 people evacuating their communities.

  Fire

  Jul 31, 2024
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• No injuries reported following apartment fire in Winnipeg

  Fire crews tackled a fire at an apartment building in Winnipeg. No injuries were reported but displaced residents were provided temporary shelter.

  Fire

  Nov 7, 2023
• Okanagan residents warned not to dodge wildfire checkpoints

  Residents of wildfire evacuation zones around West Kelowna are being warned not to try to dodge police checkpoints and to stay out of restricted areas or face possible fines.

  Politics

  Sep 7, 2023
• Fort Providence, N.W.T. offers island of refuge for weary wildfire evacuees

  Fort Providence is the first stop south of Yellowknife, about 300 kilometres down the only road out of the capital city, and it's proving a safe haven for many evacuees.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2023
• Edmonton supports N.W.T. evacuees, Expo Centre opens Friday

  The City of Edmonton will open the Edmonton Expo Centre Friday at noon for evacuees from Yellowknife.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2023
• Arrest made after fire at Lake Louise housing complex displaces hundreds

  Lake Louise, Alta. RCMP and local fire departments responded to a fire at the Charleston Residence in the Lake Louise village early Monday afternoon.

  Fire

  Jul 3, 2023
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• Alberta wildfires: Residents return to Rainbow Lake Friday after 27-day evacuation

  Hundreds of residents from Rainbow Lake, Alta., were finally able to go home Friday morning after a mandatory evacuation order was issued 27 days ago.

  Fire

  Jun 2, 2023
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• New Brunswick wildfire remains out of control, but residents cleared to return home

  New Brunswick residents who were forced to leave their homes in the south of the province this week because of a raging wildfire are being told it's safe to return.

  Fire

  May 30, 2023