More From Fort McMurray Wildfire

• Fort McMurray mayor says ‘toughest community’ now faces COVID-19 crisis 5 years after fire

  Almost five years after a massive wildfire forced the evacuation of Fort McMurray, the northeastern Alberta oilsands hub is in another state of emergency.

  Canada

  Apr 29
• Fort McMurray residents still cleaning, considering options after spring flooding

  Many Fort McMurray residents are still struggling with repairs and cleanup following the spring flooding.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2020
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• Scientists surprised at Fort McMurray fire’s long impact on rivers 4 years later

  In May 2016, the fire swept through nearly 6,000 square kilometres of boreal forest in northern Alberta.

  Environment

  Jul 10, 2020
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• Fort McMurray cleans up from flood on anniversary of 2016 wildfire evacuation

  As residents of Fort McMurray continued to assess their flood-damaged homes and businesses and began the difficult task of cleaning them this weekend, they also marked the anniversary of the start of an evacuation that emptied the northern Alberta city four years ago.

  Environment

  May 3, 2020
• Bruderheim man sentenced to 2 years for dangerous driving crash that killed Alberta woman

  Todd Lambert was behind the wheel of a car that slammed into the back of Natalie Anne Hawkins SUV while going more than 200 kilometres an hour northeast of Edmonton.

  Crime

  Feb 21, 2020
• Former Fort McMurray fire chief accused of harassment in earlier jobs

  The allegations against Darby Allen when he worked in Calgary's fire department date back to about 2002 and have not been proven in court.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2020
• Fort McMurray condo owners left in the lurch after insurance company drops building

  A condo complex in Fort McMurray has been left without building insurance after it was rejected by numerous companies due to previous claims.

  Economy

  Jan 15, 2020
• Fort McMurray man’s grassroots ’80s Summer Camp’ mental health program catches celebrity attention

  Keith Muise launched "80s Summer Camp," a grassroots effort to get people talking about their mental health, just days after the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire.

  Features

  Dec 29, 2019
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• Insurance premiums jump as much as 700% at some Alberta condo buildings

  Insurance premiums at some Alberta condominiums have gone up dramatically in the last year, prompting concern from condo owners who have to pick up the tab on the bills.

  Money

  Nov 20, 2019
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• Today’s babies won’t know life without climate change: report

  A baby born in Canada today will never know a time in which his or her health isn't at risk from a warming planet, an annual look at climate change and human health reported Wednesday.

  Health

  Nov 14, 2019