Evacuees
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No injuries reported following apartment fire in WinnipegFire crews tackled a fire at an apartment building in Winnipeg. No injuries were reported but displaced residents were provided temporary shelter.FireNov 7
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Okanagan residents warned not to dodge wildfire checkpointsResidents 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.PoliticsSep 7
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Fort Providence, N.W.T. offers island of refuge for weary wildfire evacueesFort 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.FireAug 18
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Edmonton supports N.W.T. evacuees, Expo Centre opens FridayThe City of Edmonton will open the Edmonton Expo Centre Friday at noon for evacuees from Yellowknife.FireAug 18
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Arrest made after fire at Lake Louise housing complex displaces hundredsLake Louise, Alta. RCMP and local fire departments responded to a fire at the Charleston Residence in the Lake Louise village early Monday afternoon.FireJul 3
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Alberta wildfires: Residents return to Rainbow Lake Friday after 27-day evacuationHundreds of residents from Rainbow Lake, Alta., were finally able to go home Friday morning after a mandatory evacuation order was issued 27 days ago.FireJun 2
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New Brunswick wildfire remains out of control, but residents cleared to return homeNew 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.FireMay 30
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Residents of Buffalo Narrows, Sask., other northern communities return after wildfire evacuationThe province's fire danger map still has a portion of northern Saskatchewan sitting with a high to extreme rating, but much of the province has dropped to a low to moderate rating.FireMay 29
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuees return home but ‘season isn’t over yet’ officials warnOfficials in Alberta say there has been significant progress in the fight against wildfires in the province due to rain, cooler weather and the efforts of firefighters.FireMay 25
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Alberta wildfires: Edmonton Expo Centre closes for evacueesAfter 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.FireMay 23
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