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Aerial photo of Fort McMurray two years following the 2016 wildfire

Five inspiring stories mark five years of resilience and progress after Alberta wildfires

May 20, 2021 - Disasters affect people in different ways, but hope, gratitude and determination prevail in stories of the devastating 2016 wildfires in Fort McMurray and the surrounding region.

Five years ago, wildfires in early May triggered the largest fire-related evacuation in Alberta’s history. More than 80,000 people were forced to seek safety away from their homes in the Wood Buffalo region.
 

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Red Cross volunteers provide clean-up kits to flood impacted residents in Fort McMurray in May 2021

Fort McMurray and Area Floods: One Year Update

May 19, 2021 - When spring flooding forced thousands to leave their homes in northern Alberta last year, seniors living in downtown Fort McMurray were hit hard.
Luana Bussieres, executive director of St. Aidan’s Society in Fort McMurray, says the organization is grateful for the support offered by the Red Cross to help seniors along their path to recovery after the flooding.
 

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Volunteer Ian Dalsin

Ian Dalsin: Volunteering to get out from behind a computer

May 12, 2021 - Ian Dalsin works with computers for a living. So when he went looking for a volunteer role, he wanted something more hands on.

“I often get stuck behind a screen for extended periods of time,” says the Edmonton-based IT (information technology) consultant. “It’s nice to be able to step out and deal with people face to face.”

 

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People skating on a mountain lake.

Blue ice and red flags: How to stay safe when skating on lake ice

March 01, 2021 - Maybe it’s happened to you: You’re skating along the frozen surface of a lake, when CRACK! You see a fracture in the ice shoot out from under your skates. Suddenly you’re wondering… How thick is this ice? Should I be this far out?

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Books for Kids: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library returns to Fort McMurray thanks to Red Cross grant

February 18, 2021 - The Imagination Library is the brainchild of country singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who was inspired by her own father’s inability to read. In 1995, she started a literacy program for children. Today, the program operates in five countries, with 1.7 million books distributed each month.

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Donna McKean holding flowers

Alberta volunteers awarded prestigious honour

February 17, 2021 - A dedicated emergency management volunteer, a passionate water safety instructor trainer and a loyal educator have received the highest award given by the Canadian Red Cross. 

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Winter in the Backcountry: Tips for being prepared

February 04, 2021 - While a day on snowshoes or skis is a great way to fend off cabin fever, it does come with some risks. Here are some tips for planning and packing for a safe winter excursion.

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Claudine St-Jean

From Alberta to Quebec: Helping in Long Term Care facilities

December 14, 2020 - When Claudine St-Jean saw the posting for people who could assist in Quebec long-term care facilities, she knew immediately she had to put her name forward.

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Red Cross volunteers reach out to seniors with a friendly check-up call

December 08, 2020 - Luisa Castro knows her volunteers have formed a bond with a lonely senior just by looking at their faces when they hang up the phone.

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Alberta Red Crosser lends a hand to recovery efforts in the Bahamas

December 07, 2020 - The Bahamas are more than a year into rebuilding after Hurricane Dorian, which devastated communities across the islands in September 2019. Today, the Red Cross continues to work with the community on the long road to recovery.

 

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