Fort Mac
Fort McMurray students get support from Halifax peers as they return to school
It’s been just over four months since wildfires devastated Fort McMurray. A group of elementary students in herring cove decided that they wanted to do something to help. Continue reading
‘It’s been a struggle’: Rebuilding Fort McMurray could take up to five years
More than a hundred residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo have permits to build, but few will break ground before frigid temperatures settle in. Continue reading
Mother Nature deals Fort McMurray another blow, this time in the form of flooding
Severe storms overnight caused low-lying flooding throughout the downtown and Thickwood areas. Continue reading
#Schools4FortMac: NB students raise money for Fort McMurray wildfire victims
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
All funds raised though the IHeart Fort Mac Anglophone East School District fundraiser are being matched by the Federal government. Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire: Woman reflects on loss of granddaughter, nephew, home
While the family was trying to leave, Matthews’ granddaughter and nephew were killed in a traffic accident. Continue reading
Quilters hold sewing marathon for Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees
A group of quilters from Leduc are helping Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees in the way they know best — by quilting, of course. Continue reading
Fort McMurray man watches via doorbell camera as firefighters try to save his home
A Fort McMurray man’s doorbell camera captured the desperate battle as a group of firefighters struggled to save his home from the flames. Continue reading
Winnipeg food truck owners step up to support Fort McMurray
Food truck owners in Winnipeg are donating part of their profits Monday to help people of Fort McMurray. Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire: Super 8 Hotel goes up in flames during live report
A Super 8 Hotel to the south of Fort McMurray was ravaged by flames late Tuesday afternoon, among the many homes and business destroyed by an out-of-control wildfire. Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire: Flames erupt along Highway 63 during live Global News broadcast
Cars and trucks were lining up along Highway 63 in Fort McMurray Wednesday afternoon as trees burst into flames during a live Global National broadcast. Continue reading