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Fort McMurray wildfire

WestJet Staffer Replaces Family's Stolen Heirloom With One Of Her Own

Their trailer was stolen after they fled the Fort McMurray wildfires.
Michelle Butterfield

Upside Down: When International Aid Flows From Africa To The West

Outside of the bilateral relationship with its U.S. ally, foreign aid is not something Canadians are accustomed to. That's why eyebrows were raised when a contingent of 300 African firefighters landed in Edmonton to lend a hand. Three hundred -- that's 100 more firefighters than the U.S. is sending Canada's way to battle the historic blaze.
Rachel Décoste

Canadians Do What They Do Best During Fort Mac Fire

This kind of makes you want to hug the country.
By Mohamed Omar, The Huffington Post Alberta

Fort McMurray Baby Photo Is 'Beauty That Came Out Of The Beast'

"Amongst all the chaos and panic of that day, came a glimmer of hope."
By Mohamed Omar, The Huffington Post Alberta

Alberta Women Explain Why They Put Fort McMurray On Their Bodies

"I am very proud to say I'm from there."
By Zi-Ann Lum, The Huffington Post Canada

Shaq Sings 'O Canada' To Thank Fort McMurray 'Heroes'

A lovely message from the basketball legend.
By Mohamed Omar, The Huffington Post Alberta

Video Shows 'Amazing' Firefighters Saving Fort McMurray House

Unparallelled courage.
By Mohamed Omar, The Huffington Post Alberta

1 Reason The Fort Mac Fire Could Be Worse Than Hurricane Katrina

Unemployment is expected to be severe following the fires.
By Jesse Ferreras, The Huffington Post Canada

Albertan Watches On His Phone As Wildfire Consumes His Home

Within a minute, his living room is gone.
By Mohamed Omar, The Huffington Post Alberta

These Maps Show The Insane Size Of The Fort McMurray Wildfire

In case you were wondering what 85,000 hectares looked like.
Mohamed Omar