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June 6 Fort Chipewyan fire update
The fire near Fort Chipewyan continues to burn out of control. Alberta Wildfire is bringing in around 80 additional firefighters to help battle the blaze. Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cre...
Jun 06, 2023
Community to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month
The Filipino-Canadian Association of Fort McMurray is celebrating the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence this weekend. The month of June commemorates National Filipino Heritage Month through...
Jun 05, 2023
June 5th wildfire update
After 28 days, Alberta is ending the provincial state of emergency. The province declared an emergency on May 6th after wildfires began raging across the province forcing the evacuation of communities...
Jun 05, 2023
Severe storm brings flooding to parts of Fort McMurray
A powerful thunderstorm unleashed a heavy downpour of rain in Fort McMurray. The torrent caused streets to flood, and the surge of water overwhelmed storm sewers, leading to the eruption of manhole co...
Jun 04, 2023
Wood Buffalo RCMP seeking assistance identifying theft suspect
The Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect involved in a theft under $5000 investigation. On May 29, 2023, at around 7:37 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to...
Jun 02, 2023
June 2 – Fort Chipewyan update
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is reporting over eight-hundred people have been safely evacuated from Fort Chipewyan. Anyone remaining in Fort Chip can request a seat on an airplane by call...
Jun 02, 2023
June 2 – Fort Chipewyan update
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is reporting over eight-hundred people have been safely evacuated from Fort Chipewyan. Anyone remaining in Fort Chip can request a seat on an airplane by call...
Jun 02, 2023
June 1 – Fort Chipewyan Wildfire Update
The RMWB is reporting, along with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, and the Fort Chipewyan Mtis Nation that they have safely evacuated over 750 people from Fort Chipewyan to...
Jun 01, 2023
June 1 – Fort Chipewyan Wildfire Update
The RMWB is reporting, along with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, and the Fort Chipewyan Mtis Nation that they have safely evacuated over 750 people from Fort Chipewyan to...
May 31, 2023
UPDATE: Donations needed for Fort Chipewyan evacuees
As the evacuation order continues in Fort Chipewyan and the surrounding communities, many evacuees are making their way to Fort McMurray and Fort McKay. Those evacuating are in need of essential items...
May 31, 2023
