Tag Archives: Fire
Volunteers Needed to Assist During Local Emergencies
FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking community members for their Emergency Social Services (ESS) team. This volunteer-based group works alongside municipal r...
Harvard Media Mar 10, 2025
California Praises Alberta Firefighters as Crews Return Home
Alberta Wildland Firefighters Return Home After Battling California Blazes A team of Alberta wildland firefighters have returned home after a two-week deployment helping fight California's devastating...
Harvard Media Feb 04, 2025
Firefighters Prevent Spread of Blaze at Keyano College Residences
Fire Damages Keyano College Residences, No Injuries Reported FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Regional Emergency Services (RES) responded to an early morning fire at Keyano College's Reidel residences on Friday...
Harvard Media Jan 05, 2025
New Year's Blaze Destroys Timberlea Townhouse in Fort McMurray
New Year's Fire Destroys Fort McMurray Townhouse FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A townhouse near the Syncrude Athletic Park in Fort McMurray was destroyed in a fire that broke out shortly after midnight on Ne...
Harvard Media Jan 02, 2025
Fire Razes Home on Fort McMurray 468 First Nation
House Fire Severely Damages Home in Fort McMurray 468 First Nation FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A house in the Fort McMurray 468 First Nation was severely damaged in a fire this weekend. On Saturday around ...
Harvard Media Dec 16, 2024
Jasper Wildfire, Calgary Hailstorm Among Top Weather Events of 2024
Environment and Climate Change Canada's Top Weather Stories of 2024 Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its list of the top weather events for 2024. The year is marked by extreme condit...
Harvard Media Dec 10, 2024
2025 RMWB Budget Focuses on Community Services, Rural Infrastructure, and Long-Term Growth
RMWB Approves $645.6M Budget for 2025, Prioritizing Services and Infrastructure FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has approved the budget for 2025, following two ...
Harvard Media Dec 04, 2024
Alberta Invests $2.5M to Boost Jasper Tourism After Wildfire
Millions Pledged for Jasper's Tourism Recovery Hoping to help revive Jasper's tourism industry following this summer's devastating wildfire, the Alberta government is pledging $2.5 million to boost to...
Harvard Media Oct 20, 2024
Fort McMurray Wildfires Under Control as Season Nears End
Fort McMurray Wildfires Under Control as Season Nears End Crews with Alberta Wildfire have successfully brought all blazes burning in the Fort McMurray Forest Area under control. Currently, there are ...
Harvard Media Oct 17, 2024
Smoke Alarms Save Sleeping Residents in Fort McMurray Mobile Home Fire
FORT McMURRAY, Alberta- Two residents and their pet cat are safe after their mobile home on Cokerill Crescent caught fire early Tuesday morning. The pair were sleeping when the fire started but were a...
Harvard Media Oct 08, 2024