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New first responder radio system, used during Fort McMurray wildfire, launching in Alberta on July 1
June 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe province of Alberta has announced that a new first responder radio system will launch on July 1. The Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS) will let first responders communicate with each other more effectively, Alberta Justice and Solicitor…
Government of Alberta to review Fort McMurray wildfire response
June 16, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAlberta’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has reported that it is reviewing its response to the Fort McMurray wildfire, which is being held, but estimated to cover nearly 590,000 hectares as of Wednesday afternoon. The review will look at the…
The Fort McMurray fires brought out the best in corporate Canada
June 16, 2016 by“Big hugs to Suncor.”
Alberta officials say huge Fort McMurray wildfire no longer growing
June 13, 2016 The Canadian PressFORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – The huge wildfire that tore through parts of Fort McMurray and northeastern Alberta is classified as being held for the first time since it became out of control in early May. Wildfire information officer Lynn Daina…
Fort McMurray wildfire no longer growing in size
June 13, 2016 by“It is like the happy dance day.”
Crawford Establishes Office in Fort McMurray
June 10, 2016 Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.TORONTO – Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. is pleased to announce that it has established a new permanent office in Fort McMurray, Alberta, allowing the company to continue to provide high level service to its insurer partners and the policyholders…
Global disasters in May, including Fort McMurray wildfire, leading to US$7 billion in claims: Aon Benfield
June 8, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterGlobal disasters in May led to at least US$7 billion in claims, including anticipated insured losses in excess of US$3.1 billion from the Fort McMurray wildfire, according to Aon Benfield’s Global Catastrophe Recap for May. The Global Catastrophe Recap report,…
‘There’s nothing left:’ The story of one man’s return to Fort McMurray
June 5, 2016 By Lauren Krugel - The Canadian PressFORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Farid El-Hayouni manages to keep it together until he sees what is left of his son’s bike. Along the drive up Highway 63 into Fort McMurray, he makes a series of matter-of-fact observations about what “the…
Big cleanup job underway at downtown Fort McMurray brew pub
June 5, 2016 By Lauren Krugel – THE CANADIAN PRESSFORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – On May 3, patrons at the Wood Buffalo Brewing Company on downtown Fort McMurray’s main drag had to leave their pints and plates on the table as a massive forest fire breached the city and everyone…
Fort McMurray wildfire nearly 50% contained; no significant growth in two days: Alberta government
June 3, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Fort McMurray wildfire remains out of control, but has not seen any significant growth over the past 48 hours and is nearly 50% contained, the government of Alberta said in a statement on Thursday. It is estimated to cover…
Fort McMurray wildfire loss estimate pegged at $4.6 billion: Property Claim Services data
June 2, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe massive Fort McMurray wildfire is expected to cost the Canadian insurance industry $4.6 billion, according to data from Property Claim Services (PCS), a Verisk Analytics business. The loss estimate of $4,630,800,000 includes property damage losses under residential, commercial and…
Returning Fort McMurray residents finding smelly refrigerators, dandelion lawns
June 1, 2016 Chris Purdy and Lauren Krugel - THE CANADIAN PRESSFORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Residents returning to their homes in Fort McMurray are tackling stinking refrigerators and grass grown tall and infested with dandelions as the fire-scarred city slowly springs back to life. A steady stream of traffic is moving…