State Of Emergency
-
Water declared safe to drink in Meaford, state of emergency remains in placeResidents in Meaford have officially been given the all-clear to use their water again after a 'do-not-consume' advisory was issued Sunday.CanadaJun 1
-
Alberta wildfires: Military helping airlift evacuees out of Fort Chipewyan as threat increasesThe efforts to get people out of Fort Chipewyan were ramped up Wednesday and the Canadian Armed Forces is using a C-130J Hercules to airlift people south to Fort McMurray.FireMay 31
-
Alberta wildfires: Fort Chipewyan, accessible by boat and air only, ordered to evacuateThe wildfire is threatening Fort Chipewyan, north of Fort McMurray and only accessible by air and water, and evacuations are underway to airlift people south.FireMay 30
![]()
-
Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order lifted for Drayton Valley, parts of Brazeau CountyAfter being forced out by wildfire, the Town of Drayton Valley and parts of Brazeau County are being allowed to return Tuesday, May 16.FireMay 16
![]()
-
Evacuation begins from Buffalo Narrows, Sask. due to wildfiresThe Buffalo Narrows Facebook page says hotel accommodations were offered in Lloydminster, and buses were loaded to escort evacuees out of the area.FireMay 15
![]()
-
2 weeks and a heat dome later: Where does Alberta wildfire situation stand?It's been two weeks since out-of-control wildfires began forcing evacuation orders in parts of Alberta and the situation remains critical.CanadaMay 14
![]()
-
Alberta wildfires: Where and how are Canadian Armed Forces deployed?Troops from 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and 1 Combat Engineer Regiment are moving out to establish bases of operations in the province.CanadaMay 11
![]()
-
Alberta wildfires: Huge demand stretches firefighting, emergency resources thinWednesday, May 10 marked the second week of a volatile wildfire situation, with 85 wildfires burning across the province, 23 of which were listed as out of control.CanadaMay 10
![]()
-
Manitoba supports Alberta wildfire fight while monitoring home conditions'It is critical that Manitoba lends support and resources to our neighbours in Alberta during this unprecedented start to their fire season.'CanadaMay 10
![]()
-
Alberta wildfires: At least 85 structures destroyed on Little Red River Cree NationMore than 85 structures have been lost to wildfire in Little Red River Cree Nation in northern Alberta, including the RCMP detachment, general store and homes.FireMay 10
![]()
