Mounties investigate whether Fort McMurray wildfire was sparked by a criminal offence
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Mounties investigate whether Fort McMurray wildfire was sparked by a criminal offence
Description
June 14, 2016
On Monday, officials said the Fort McMurray wildfire was being "held" for the first time since it began burning more than six weeks ago. On Tuesday, RCMP revealed the devastating fire was likely caused by human activity and that investigators are trying to determined if any criminal offence took place. As Shallima Maharaj reports, Mounties are now asking the public to come forward with information.
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Child dead after overnight townhouse fire in northeast Edmonton01:35 | November 28, 2025 -
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Nov. 2723:12 | November 27, 2025 -
Alberta’s economy remains in the red with tweaked $6.4B deficit02:12 | November 27, 2025 -
Sturgeon County drivers want more safety measures on ‘dangerous’ highway01:46 | November 27, 2025
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Mounties investigate whether Fort McMurray wildfire was sparked by a criminal offence01:34 | June 14, 2016
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Dec. 517:39 | 4 hours ago
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Alberta judge finds proposed referendum question on separation is unconstitutional01:58 | 4 hours ago
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Edmontonians react to 6.9% property tax increase01:55 | 4 hours ago
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Jasper’s beloved Patricia Street Deli re-opens in Edmonton01:56 | December 4, 2025
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Edmonton city council approved 6.9% tax increase01:55 | December 4, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Dec. 423:43 | December 4, 2025
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Alberta Health Services CEO Andre Tremblay replaced00:23 | December 4, 2025
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Day 3 of budget talks sees Edmonton city council increase tax levy to 6.9%01:48 | December 3, 2025
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Canadian transplant history made at University of Alberta Hospital02:03 | December 3, 2025
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NorQuest College volunteers ‘hack’ toys to make them more accessible to kids with disabilities01:47 | December 3, 2025
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Day 2 of trial for man accused of killing Beaumont mom Treasa Oberly01:20 | December 3, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Nov. 2723:12 | November 27, 2025
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Sturgeon County drivers want more safety measures on ‘dangerous’ highway01:46 | November 27, 2025
Mounties investigate whether Fort McMurray wildfire was sparked by a criminal offence
Description
June 14, 2016
On Monday, officials said the Fort McMurray wildfire was being "held" for the first time since it began burning more than six weeks ago. On Tuesday, RCMP revealed the devastating fire was likely caused by human activity and that investigators are trying to determined if any criminal offence took place. As Shallima Maharaj reports, Mounties are now asking the public to come forward with information.
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