Flood Evacuees

• Need for Christmas donations greater than before, say Salvation Army, Central Okanagan Food Bank

  The Salvation Army in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Kamloops have joined forces to brighten what will be a tough holiday season for many.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2021
  
• Donation drive to lend helping hand to flood evacuees seeking refuge in Kelowna

  The entire city of Merritt was evacuated after the Coldwater River burst its banks and caused a complete failure of the municipality's wastewater treatment plant.

  News

  Nov 19, 2021
  
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• Phased re-entry planning underway for Fort McMurray flood evacuees

  Re-entry plans are being made for residents who have been forced from their homes in Fort McMurray due to flooding. However, officials with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo say they're not ready for residents to return home just yet.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2020
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• Jason Kenney announces emergency funding for northern Alberta flood evacuees

  Emergency evacuation cash payments of $1,250 for adults and $500 for those under 18 would be available starting at noon on Monday, May 4.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2020
• Evacuation order lifted for flood-ravaged Marten Beach

  One week after flooding caused by rainfall prompted an evacuation order in Marten Beach, residents are now allowed to return to their homes.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2019