Fort McMurray

Homeowners Cora and Alec Dion pose in the basement of their home in Fort McMurray, Alta., on May 8, 2020. More than seven months ago, the Dions were forced to flee Fort McMurray for the second time in four years as a spring flood threatened their home. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Greg Halinda

Fort McMurray residents still cleaning, considering options after spring flooding

The disaster damaged at least 1,200 structures and caused $522 million in insurable damage

 

Fort McMurray homeowners clean up as insurance questions linger after flooding

Fort McMurray homeowners clean up as insurance questions linger after flooding

Fort McMurray homeowners clean up as insurance questions linger after flooding

 

Fort McMurray homeowners clean up as insurance questions linger after flooding

Fort McMurray homeowners clean up as insurance questions linger after flooding

‘It was like an apocalypse’

 

Central Alberta DJ hosting live stream benefit for Fort McMurray

Central Alberta DJ hosting live stream benefit for Fort McMurray

JD Hunter, a former Fort McMurray resident, will be fundraising through a 12-hour live mix on May 9

Central Alberta DJ hosting live stream benefit for Fort McMurray
Northern Alberta residents are allowed to return home. CP photo

Evacuation orders lifted in Fort McMurray, Fort Vermilion as cleanup continues

‘Residents may return home if they choose’

Northern Alberta residents are allowed to return home. CP photo
The water is gone now, but it’s left a deep layer of mud in the basement and has soaked the drywall, northern Alberta residents explain. CP photo

Soaked walls and muddy basements: Fort McMurray residents survey their flooded homes

“We were luckier than few neighbours in that it did not reach the main floor of the house.”

The water is gone now, but it’s left a deep layer of mud in the basement and has soaked the drywall, northern Alberta residents explain. CP photo
Planning starts for return of Alberta flood evacuees as ice jams melt, break up

Planning starts for return of Alberta flood evacuees as ice jams melt, break up

Planning starts for return of Alberta flood evacuees as ice jams melt, break up

Planning starts for return of Alberta flood evacuees as ice jams melt, break up
An ice dam roughly 25 km long on the Athabasca River flooded downtown Fort McMurray, in an April 29, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Ice jam intel: How the Athabasca River ice buildup is flooding Fort McMurray

Military solutions unworkable

An ice dam roughly 25 km long on the Athabasca River flooded downtown Fort McMurray, in an April 29, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Fort McMurray residents deal with floods during COVID-19 pandemic

Fort McMurray residents deal with floods during COVID-19 pandemic

Fort McMurray residents deal with floods during COVID-19 pandemic

Fort McMurray residents deal with floods during COVID-19 pandemic
A 25-kilometre-long ice jam has caused major flooding and forced about 13,000 people from their homes in northern Alberta. CP photo

Alberta offers emergency payment to flood evacuees in northern Alberta

Evacuees can apply for $1,250 for each adult and $500 for each child

A 25-kilometre-long ice jam has caused major flooding and forced about 13,000 people from their homes in northern Alberta. CP photo
On April 28, 2020, municipal and provincial officials kept a close eye on river levels after a 25-kilometre ice jam caused major flooding and forced nearly 13,000 people from their homes in the downtown. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

‘How much can a person take?’ Flooding forces 13,000 from downtown Fort McMurray

25-kilometre ice jam causes flooding

On April 28, 2020, municipal and provincial officials kept a close eye on river levels after a 25-kilometre ice jam caused major flooding and forced nearly 13,000 people from their homes in the downtown. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Fort McMurray is evacuating due to floods. CP photo

Kenney offers support to Fort McMurray as floods chase people from downtown

Worst flooding in the region in 100 years

Fort McMurray is evacuating due to floods. CP photo
Fort McMurray fire chief Darby Allen speaks to members of the media at a fire station in Fort McMurray, Monday, May 9, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Rachel La Corte

Ex-fire chief, hailed as hero in Fort McMurray wildfires, accused of harassment in earlier jobs

Allegations against Darby Allen have not been proven in court

Fort McMurray fire chief Darby Allen speaks to members of the media at a fire station in Fort McMurray, Monday, May 9, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Rachel La Corte