Red Cross Stories : alberta
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Canadian Red Cross responds to flooding in Fort McMurray area
- The Canadian Red Cross is fundraising and mobilizing after severe flooding swept through the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, affecting those in Fort McMurray and surrounding communities.
Giving Back as a Volunteer / Giving Back with Co-op Give Cards
- For Ross Pratt it was an easy decision to leave Regina and volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross as the organization supports evacuees from the B.C. wildfires.
Recovery continues in Fort McMurray as Red Cross releases Alberta Fires One Year Report
- One year after a devastating wildfire swept through the Fort McMurray area, the Canadian Red Cross continues to support the people of Fort McMurray and area as they recover from the disaster.
At first reluctant to ask for help, Fort McMurray man finds overwhelming support
- Everett Snow is a man who likes to give back as much as he can, and for this he credits the example set for him growing up.
Alberta Fires Appeal: Your donation in action
- As the Canadian Red Cross continues its response to massive wildfires in the Fort McMurray area, donations from generous and compassionate Canadians from across the country are helping to provide accommodations, food, water and supplies to evacuees.
Red Cross returns independence to family affected by 2013 floods
- The Red Cross helped return a little piece of independence to a High River family after the 2013 floods damaged their most important means of transportation.
2016 IHL Conference: Questioning Humanitarianism and Security
- In 2015, Canada, along with the United States and several countries in Western Europe, opened its borders to thousands of Syrian refugees.
Library re-opening helps community recover
- The re-opening of High River’s restored library represents another milestone in the town’s recovery from the 2013 floods. Recently, the rebuilt and renovated High River Centennial Library officially opened its doors again.
Holiday Help in High River
- With the holiday season approaching, many High River families are still reeling financially as they try to put their lives back together after the Alberta floods of 2013.
Rebuilding After the Alberta Floods: Flood Permit Grant Program
- More than a year after the Alberta floods, a Calgary senior feels hopeful for the first time as re-building finally begins on her home. (Photo credit: J. Keith Howie)
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