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Thousands displaced from First Nations, northern communities across the Prairies due to wildfires
Wildfires are threatening communities from Alberta to Manitoba and thousands have been forced to leave their homes.
‘Seasoned’ Swan Hills wildfire evacuees find safe haven in Whitecourt
We're happy when people feel safe here because that's what we're trying to deliver,' said Whitecourt Mayor Tom Pickard as hundreds of wildfire evacuees sought refuge in his town.
OilPrice.com14h
Wildfires Return to Canada’s Oil Heartland
Alberta’s wildfire season is off to a fiery start, with a major blaze near the town of Swan Hills prompting evacuations and ...
The Canadian Press on MSN10h
Wildfire threats across Prairie provinces prompt residents to flee
The evacuations in Manitoba come less than two weeks after a pair of devastating wildfires, including one near the Rural ...
Winnipeg Free Press10h
Residents across the Prairies flee, others on edge due to wildfire threats
In remote, rural areas from Alberta to Manitoba, wildfires forced residents from their homes Tuesday, while others remained ...
New wildfire protection teams to serve at-risk Alberta municipalities
Firefighters with specialized training and equipment for both wildland and urban fires will be permanent fixtures in six ...
Alberta government, feds spending $7M to fund 6 new urban wildfire teams
Nearly $7 million in provincial and federal spending will create six teams of urban wildfire crews, Alberta’s public safety minister announced Friday. Speaking in Strathmore, Mike Ellis told a news ...
Calgary Herald on MSN4d
Alberta to invest $7 million to protect communities sitting near wildland areas
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