Fort McMurray first responders honoured at Calgary Stampede parade
The fire−ravaged city of Fort McMurray had a prominent spot in this year’s Calgary Stampede parade.
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Damage from Alberta wildfires estimated to cost $3.6 billion
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says damage caused by the wildfires in Fort McMurray totalled $3.58 billion, making it the most expensive disaster for insurers in the country's history.
Thousands out of homes due to wildfires in Manitoba while crews battle blaze
The residents from Easterville and the Chemawawin First Nation were ordered to leave on Thursday as the fires crept to within half a kilometre.
North Alberta wildfire prompts Cenovus to evacuate Pelican Lake heavy oil complex
An out of control wildfire in northern Alberta has prompted Cenovus Energy Inc. to evacuate its Pelican Lake heavy oil facility.
Syncrude says bison herd holding up well as wildfires rage nearby
The bison herd on the Syncrude's Mildred Lake property is doing well, even with fires raging nearby.
Work camps north of Fort McMurray evacuated due to growing wildfire
Worker evacuation near Fort McMurray expands, now numbers 8,000
Alberta's labour struggles continue as Canada job market unchanged
Alberta's woes persisted as it lost 20,800 positions in April — the most of any province.
Massive convoy moving Fort McMurray fire evacuees
A massive convoy is underway to move evacuees stranded at oilfield camps north of Fort McMurray, Alta., through the fire-ravaged community to safe areas south of the oilsands capital.