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Alberta to Provide On-Time Emergency Assistance Payments to Eligible WildFire Evacuees

May 8, 2023
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With Alberta wildfires expected to last several months in some cases, the province has announced it will provide emergency financial assistance to residents forced to evacuate their homes due to wildfires. “The government will begin providing one-time emergency financial assistance to residents who have been forced to evacuate due to these wildfires. Every adult who…

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Alberta to Provide One-Time Emergency Assistance Payments to Eligible WildFire Evacuees

May 8, 2023
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With Alberta wildfires expected to last several months in some cases, the province has announced it will provide emergency financial assistance to residents forced to evacuate their homes due to wildfires. “The government will begin providing one-time emergency financial assistance to residents who have been forced to evacuate due to these wildfires. Every adult who…

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More Than 29,000 Albertans Evacuated Due to Wildfires

May 7, 2023
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At approximately 6:30 p.m. local time on May 7, Alberta had 108 active wildfires burning, with 29 considered out of control and 61 under control and contained. Another 22 fires were being held and not expected to grow past expected boundaries. Officials at an afternoon press conference earlier that day said 16 new wildfires started…

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