Some South Africans leave Fort McMurray fire fight, confusion lingers over pay
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Some South Africans leave Fort McMurray fire fight, confusion lingers over pay
Description
June 9, 2016
Some of the 300 South African firefighters brought to northern Alberta to help fight a massive wildfire are leaving Fort McMurray. But as they prepare to leave, there are questions about their compensation. Julia Wong explains.
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Some South Africans leave Fort McMurray fire fight, confusion lingers over pay01:46 | June 9, 2016 -
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Naheed Nenshi acclaimed as Alberta NDP candidate for Edmonton-Strathcona01:00 | January 23, 2025 -
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Residents of Alberta town vote in favour of bylaw banning rainbow flags, crosswalks00:52 | December 3, 2024 -
Earthquake confirmed in northern Alberta, no reports of damage00:21 | October 25, 2024 -
Man charged in connection with death at downtown Edmonton parkade00:39 | September 6, 2024 -
Boy dead after being hit by pickup truck in south Edmonton00:48 | June 28, 2024 -
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End of an era: Fire destroys Hangar 11 at former Edmonton airport02:27 | April 23, 2024 -
Body found in north Edmonton basement, police call death ‘suspicious’00:27 | March 18, 2024 -
Union reaches tentative deal with Edmonton Public Library01:50 | March 15, 2024 -
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Middle East violence prompts Edmonton protest: ‘Our community is really, really scared’01:40 | October 19, 2023 -
Alberta driver injured when vehicle hits his tow truck01:28 | October 17, 2023 -
Vigil for 23-year-old woman killed in west Edmonton apartment01:15 | October 13, 2023 -
Israeli and Palestinian communities in Edmonton react to violence overseas02:20 | October 9, 2023 -
Getting to know Quinn Ohler01:24 | August 1, 2023 -
Jury finds woman guilty of 1st-degree murder in death of St. Albert man01:47 | June 23, 2023 -
Alberta wildfires: No return date for Edson evacuees02:06 | June 13, 2023
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Some South Africans leave Fort McMurray fire fight, confusion lingers over pay01:46 | June 9, 2016
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Nenshi set to take seat in Alberta legislature after earning byelection victory01:08 | June 23, 2025
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Federal NDP leader joined by Rachel Notley for rally in Edmonton01:19 | April 23, 2025
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Baby flown to hospital after being injured by dog in Alberta00:34 | February 17, 2025
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Naheed Nenshi acclaimed as Alberta NDP candidate for Edmonton-Strathcona01:00 | January 23, 2025
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Edmonton area sees some wild winter weather on Thursday02:39 | January 17, 2025
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Unofficial count shows Alberta NDP candidate wins byelection in Lethbridge00:41 | December 19, 2024
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Residents of Alberta town vote in favour of bylaw banning rainbow flags, crosswalks00:52 | December 3, 2024
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Earthquake confirmed in northern Alberta, no reports of damage00:21 | October 25, 2024
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Man charged in connection with death at downtown Edmonton parkade00:39 | September 6, 2024
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Boy dead after being hit by pickup truck in south Edmonton00:48 | June 28, 2024
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Union reaches tentative deal with Edmonton Public Library01:50 | March 15, 2024
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Some South Africans leave Fort McMurray fire fight, confusion lingers over pay
Description
June 9, 2016
Some of the 300 South African firefighters brought to northern Alberta to help fight a massive wildfire are leaving Fort McMurray. But as they prepare to leave, there are questions about their compensation. Julia Wong explains.
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