High Level Evacuation

• High Level launches online exhibit to mark 1 year since wildfire evacuations

  High Level has launched an online experience to mark the first anniversary of the Chuckegg Creek wildfire, which forced the evacuation of thousands of people.

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  May 24, 2020
  
• High Level wildfire evacuee describes ‘post-apocalyptic’ skies

  A High Level, Alta., evacuee describes "the longest May long weekend of [her] life" as wildfires continue to burn in northern Alberta.

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  Jun 2, 2019
  
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• High Level wildfire evacuees ‘very thankful’ to be returning home

  High Level residents started returning home on Monday after out-of-control wildfires prompted a mandatory evacuation order nearly two weeks ago.

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  Jun 2, 2019
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• ‘It will ease a lot of the burden’: High Level fire evacuees eager to receive funds from province

  Adults are eligible for a one-time payment of $1,250 while dependent children can get $500 each. Evacuees can start applying for the funds Sunday.

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  May 25, 2019
• Hundreds of northern Alberta wildfire evacuees register at reception centres

  Nearly 700 people have registered at a reception centre in Slave Lake, Alta., after being forced from their homes in the High Level area.

  Environment

  May 21, 2019