RMWB State of Emergency ends, evacuations lifted
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has lifted the evacuation order for Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace. All evacuated residents may return home immediately, and all remaining evacuation alerts and the State of Local Emergency have been lifted. The RMWB and Alberta Wildfire said recent rainfall has allowed them to make significant progress in containing the northern edge of the out-of-control fire burning south of Fort McMurray…
Fort McMurray wildfire getting drenched by rain, but still very much active and out of control
The out-of-control wildfire burning southwest of Fort McMurray has been resized at 19,582 hectares. The closest points of the fire remain 4.5 kilometres away from the intersection of Highways 63 and 881 and 5.5 kilometres away from the landfill. Wildfire…
Most schools to resume on Tuesday
Most schools in Fort McMurray will resume normal classes on Tuesday. In a joint statement Thursday, both Fort McMurray Public and Fort McMurray Catholic School Divisions say the divisions are returning to business as usual on May 21st. The only…
Overnight efforts, rain, and wind direction helping limit fire growth near Fort McMurray
Progress is being made by firefighting crews battling the out-of-control wildfire southwest of Fort McMurray. The fire was remapped last night. It now sits at 19,820 hectares in size. Alberta Wildfire says the fire did not decrease in size, but…
Veteran TSN Broadcaster Darren ‘Dutchy’ Dutchyshen Has Died
Darren “Dutchy” Dutchyshen was a beloved figure in Canadian sports broadcasting, and his passing is a significant loss for the sports community. He was known for his expertise, enthusiasm, and infectious personality, and his work on TSN was a staple…