Fort Chipewyan came close to a food crisis a few weeks ago after the wildfire caused the evacuation of Fort McMurray, with Mikisew Cree First Nation Chief Steve Courtoreille warning that the small hamlet could be completely out of food within 5 days if something was not done about the problem. More people meant more…
Read moreThe recent implementation of a program for emergency funds may help Fort McMurray evacuees with some financial assistance if they qualify. The funds are being provided by the Alberta government and the Canadian Red Cross, and they are issued in the form of pre-loaded debit cards. The emergency funds were distributed up until May 20…
Read moreA man who has been charged with breaking and entering into two different residences during the Fort McMurray evacuation has been given bail by a judge who said that the case against 19 year old Jeffery Stodola is not strong at all and that there are other suspects since police only had a quick glimpse…
Read morePet owners who were forced to leave their pets behind when they evacuated can rest easier because many Fort McMurray animals were rescued by the SPCA. For a lot of pet owners their pets are family, and being forced to choose between safety and evacuating without this beloved family member or staying in danger is…
Read moreThe Fort McMurray wildfire has caused damage and destruction, and it has had an emotional toll as well as a financial cost to residents who were forced to evacuate and who may have lost everything while they are away from home. There have already been horror stories of insurance companies refusing to honor claims, landlords…
Read moreWith the wildfire crisis going on in Fort McMurray many have been critical of recent wildfire budget cuts in the budget for this year, but these cuts are being defended by Premier Rachel Notley as necessary. The provincial budget showed that theer would be a $5.1 million cut in tanker contracts and a $9.6 million…
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