Fort McMurray Wildfire
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Students still dealing with mental illness after 2016 Fort McMurray fires: study
By Adam Brilz Radio anchor/reporter
An Alberta psychiatrist says the mental health supports brought in after the Fort McMurray wildfires of May 2016 haven’t done enough to help students. Continue reading
Fort McMurray homes see normal levels of contaminants following 2016 wildfire: study
A new study indicates dust from homes in Fort McMurray, Alta., had normal levels of indoor contaminants a year after a devastating forest fire hit the city. Continue reading
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo sees nearly 11 per cent population drop since 2015
The first census conducted in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo since the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire shows a nearly 11 per cent drop in the population. Continue reading
Fort McMurray man writes book on losing 330 lbs after 2016 wildfire
Tony Bussey has written a book about losing 330 pounds, motivated by his experience of evacuating the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires. Continue reading
Chief of the Defence Staff says natural disasters pose ‘significant threat’ to Canadians
Increasingly frequent natural disasters pose a “significant threat” to Canadians, says the country’s top soldier. Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire highlights animal care gaps during natural disasters
From communication issues to struggling to obtain vet records and caring for exotic animals, a Calgary researcher says the Fort McMurray wildfire showed how pets are often overlooked in disaster planning. Continue reading
Wood Buffalo councillors approve $2M to help Fort McMurray residents rebuild after wildfire but some are disappointed
Two-and-a-half years after Fort McMurray’s catastrophic wildfire destroyed about 2,400 residences and buildings, some homeowners still struggling financially under the process of rebuilding are going to be given the opportunity to access $6 million in new relief money. Continue reading
Despondent Fort McMurray condo owners face financial ruin over wildfire rebuild
A group of condo owners in Fort McMurray have written to Alberta’s premier and taken to social media saying they’re facing financial ruin due to a problem-plagued rebuild from the 2016 wildfire. Continue reading
Penalties proposed for those ignoring evacuation orders in Alberta
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Chief of Calgary Emergency Management Agency Tom Sampson said a proposed maximum $10,000 fine and up to one year in jail would be an amendment to the proposed Bill 8. Continue reading
‘No answers for me’: Chief says First Nations left out of McMurray fire response
A news report suggests there was no emergency plan for First Nation communities near Fort McMurray during the devastating 2016 wildfire. Continue reading