2011 Slave Lake wildfire

Natural disaster in Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada March 2012 55 16.4 N 114 45.6 W type:event_region:CA-AB title 2011 Slave Lake wildfire Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada May 14–16, 2011 4700 ha acre Arsonhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/slave-lake-wildfire-becomes-arson-investigation-1.1015216 Slave Lake wildfire becomes arson investigation Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 433 (+89 damaged) 1 (indirectly via helicopter crash) $750 million($CA 750000000 2011 in CA dollarsCA) A large wildfire burned through Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada, and its surrounding area from May 14 to 16, 2011. The conflagration, which originated 15 km outside of town as a forest fire, was quickly pushed past fire barriers designed to protect the town by 100 km/h 1 on winds. The fire forced the complete evacuation of Slave Lake's 7,000 residents—considered the largest such displacement in the province's history at the time—to the nearby towns of Athabasca and Westlock, as well as the provincial capital of Edmonton. No casualties were reported amongst the town's population, but a pilot was killed when his helicopter crashed while he was battling the fires around the community. The fire destroyed roughly one-third of Slave Lake; 374 properties were destroyed and 52 damaged in the town, and another 59 were destroyed and 32 damaged in the surrounding Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124, leaving 732 residents homeless. The town hall was completely gutted by the fire, as was the library and radio station. The hospital, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) station and schools remained standing, however. Insurable damage was estimated at $750 million, making it the second costliest insured disaster in the country's history at the time. An RCMP investigation concluded that the cause of the fire was arson; however, no arrests were made.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/slave-lake-wildfire-probe-ends-without-charges-1.1361395 Slave Lake wildfire probe ends without charges Canadian Broadcasting Corporation The disaster prompted an outpouring of support from across the province, and across Canada. The Canadian Red Cross and disaster relief agencies in Edmonton were inundated with donations—enough that they asked people to no longer make donations directly at the evacuation centres. ATB Financial offered to defer mortgage and loan payments for affected residents, while a Calgary-based rental company offered rental suites in Edmonton to displaced residents free of charge for three months. The provincial government promised $50 million in immediate aid to the town. 2011 fire season Canada amo 2011135 lrg.jpg 275px NASA satellite image of wildfires burning in Alberta on May 16. Slave Lake is noted by a red dot. Red Dot.svg 5px 129 217 NASA satellite image of wildfires burning in Alberta on May 16. Slave Lake is noted by a red dot. Wildfires are common in Canada. Approximately 8,000 such fires occur every year across the country, and collectively burn 2.5 million hectares of land.https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/wldfrs-en.aspx Wildfires GetPrepared.gc.ca May 25, 2011 July 3, 2022 Such fires in Alberta usually occur in remote areas and rarely threaten populated settlements. The last fire to seriously affect a community in Alberta destroyed 59 buildings in the hamlet of Chisholm in 2001.Wingrove Josh https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/the-raging-alberta-wildfires-that-devastated-slave-lake/article2024456/ The raging Alberta wildfires that devastated Slave Lake https://web.archive.org/web/20150831232155/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/the-raging-alberta-wildfires-that-devastated-slave-lake/article2024456/ August 31, 2015 dead Globe and Mail Canada May 17, 2011 July 3, 2022 The Slave Lake area has been threatened by fires in the past. Communities on the eastern outskirts of town were evacuated in 2001 by the approach of the Chisholm fire,https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/evacuation-of-slave-lake-outskirts-starts-as-fire-approaches-1.294793 Evacuation of Slave Lake outskirts starts as fire approaches https://web.archive.org/web/20151028052057/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/evacuation-of-slave-lake-outskirts-starts-as-fire-approaches-1.294793 October 28, 2015 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation May 28, 2001 live July 3, 2022 while the town was saved from destruction by change in the winds in 1968.Craig John https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-2hkAAAAIBAJ&pg=5396%2C4656643 Fire crisis recognized only after danger was past Calgary Herald May 27, 1968 May 26, 2011 1 The province faced unusually dry conditions and high winds throughout the spring, leading to extreme risk of fire across much of the province.Rare fire ban in effect across Alberta Calgary Sun May 18, 2011 3 By mid-May, over 100 wildfires were burning across the province, including 23 that were considered out of control. Over 105000 ha acre had been burned, and the majority of the fires were in the Lesser Slave Lake area, where 15 fires were burning out of control.100 Wildfires across Alberta Calgary Sun May 18, 2011 25 Nearly 1100 firefighters were battling the blazes across the country. As a consequence of the fire conditions, the provincial government enacted a complete fire ban across the entire province ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend; it was only the second time in history the government had issued such an order. The fire that struck Slave Lake started 15 km mi 1 east of town around 1:30 pm on May 14, and grew to 500 ha acre within three hours.https://globalnews.ca/news/121169/slave-lake-fire-timeline-2/ Slave Lake fire timeline Global Television Edmonton May 17, 2011 July 3, 2022 An evacuation order was issued for 250 people who lived in the area, while a second fire burning west of Slave Lake, near the hamlet of Wagner, prompted provincial officials to order the evacuation of 800–900 people from that area. Displaced residents were sent to Slave Lake, where the town's fire chief initially expressed confidence that the town itself was not in serious danger, though Slave Lake declared a local state of emergency that night.Ibrahim Miriam Snyder Jesse https://edmontonjournal.com/news/Slave+Lake+declares+state+emergency+wildfires+force+mass+evacuations/4787393/story.html#ixzz1NPe1R1sN Slave Lake declares state of emergency as wildfires force mass evacuations https://web.archive.org/web/20110602025135/http://www.edmontonjournal.com:80/news/Slave+Lake+declares+state+emergency+wildfires+force+mass+evacuations/4787393/story.html June 2, 2011 dead Edmonton Journal May 15, 2011 July 3, 2022 Evacuation thumbnail|right|Fire over the town of Slave Lake at 5:40 pm on May 15 By 2:00 pm on May 15, the province had declared the fire situation around Slave Lake to be a level 3 emergency, and announced that states of emergency existed in both the town and the surrounding Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124. The local radio station, Lake-FM, provided continuous updates to the community as the fires approached town.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/destroyed-slave-lake-radio-station-turns-to-internet-1.1100421 Destroyed Slave Lake radio station turns to internet Canadian Broadcasting Corporation May 17, 2011 May 25, 2011 Officials remained hopeful that Slave Lake would be spared; by mid-afternoon, they felt they were gaining control of the fires.Wingrove Josh https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/hundreds-of-buildings-burn-down-in-slave-lake-alta-forest-fires/article2022761/ Change in winds caused chaos for fire-devastated Slave Lake, Alta. https://web.archive.org/web/20110520224024/http://www.theglobeandmail.com:80/news/national/prairies/hundreds-of-buildings-burn-down-in-slave-lake-alta-forest-fires/article2022761 May 20, 2011 Globe and Mail Canada May 16, 2011 July 3, 2022 However, a change in the winds, gusting to up to 100 km/h mph 1, pushed the conflagrations past firebreaks and into town a short time later.Ibrahim Miriam Cormier Ryan One-third of town of Slave Lake destroyed by wildfire Calgary Herald May 16, 2011 A1 Residents began to evacuate Slave Lake in the late afternoon as provincial officials re-opened Highway 2 eastbound to allow residents to leave. Efforts to encourage residents to leave were slowed by power failures that knocked Lake FM off the air.Wingrove Josh https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/frantic-slave-lake-residents-given-little-time-to-flee-raging-wildfire/article2024458/ Frantic Slave Lake residents given little time to flee raging wildfire https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110215/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/frantic-slave-lake-residents-given-little-time-to-flee-raging-wildfire/article2024458/ March 4, 2016 Globe and Mail Canada May 17, 2011 July 3, 2022 By 9:30 pm, the province declared a level 4 emergency—the highest on its scale, and the first such declaration since 2005—and a half hour later, mandatory evacuation was ordered for all residents of Slave Lake. Over 7,000 people fled east and south to the neighbouring towns of Athabasca and Westlock, as well as the provincial capital of Edmonton, 250 km mi south.Ibrahim Mariam Stolte Elise 'It was pitch black, you couldn't see anything' Calgary Herald May 16, 2011 A3 It was said to be the largest such displacement in Alberta's history at the time.http://m.ctv.ca/topstories/20110516/slave-lake-alberta-wildfire-evacuation-110516.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110520023416/http://m.ctv.ca/topstories/20110516/slave-lake-alberta-wildfire-evacuation-110516.html dead May 20, 2011 Nature's 'worst curveball' imperils fire-ravaged town CTV News May 16, 2011 May 25, 2011 By morning on May 17, officials announced that 95% of the town's residents had been evacuated and that RCMP officers were conducting searches for any residents who stayed behind. Only essential staff and firefighters remained in the community. The RCMP dispatched personnel from neighbouring detachments to bolster Slave Lake's usual 20-officer contingent while additional firefighters were sent to Slave Lake from across the province to support the 120 already battling the blazes in the town. Among the deployments were 100 firefighters, nine trucks and a heavy urban search and rescue team from Calgary.Massinon Stephanie Calgary firefighters sent to battle Slave Lake blaze Calgary Herald May 17, 2011 B2 Some residents questioned whether town officials acted fast enough to evacuate the town, noting that the order to leave was made after people had already begun to flee. Mayor Karina Pillay-Kinnee defended the actions of officials, noting that "this is a first-time experience for us. I think it's an unusual situation. We had fires on either end of the community. What I'm thankful for at this point is we have no loss of life." Damage As residents fled Slave Lake, the winds sent burning embers overhead which ignited homes and businesses. Evacuees described the horizon as being "nothing but red", noting that thick smoke had already engulfed the town as they left town. One resident said "it looked like hell". Firefighters attempted a "last stand" in the east part of town, but were quickly overwhelmed by the heat and burning embers thrown forward by the blaze.Ellis Ryan http://www.globalregina.com/Slave+Lake+fire+chief+describes+last+stand+volunteers/4833716/story.html Slave Lake fire chief describes 'last stand' by volunteers https://web.archive.org/web/20111008201210/http://www.globalregina.com/Slave+Lake+fire+chief+describes+last+stand+volunteers/4833716/story.html October 8, 2011 dead Global News May 24, 2011 July 3, 2022 The fire ravaged the southeast part of town, destroying half the buildings in the area, while a second fire struck the northwest part of Slave Lake.Ibrahim Mariam Emergency workers did all they could Calgary Herald May 17, 2011 A4 The incident commander described it as a firestorm, stating that "the nature of which is unprecedented. The speed it was moving, the heat it was generating, the devastation, is second to none." He praised the efforts of firefighters who chose to demolish some homes in advance of the fire, a decision he said saved many homes in the town.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/pm-promises-federal-aid-for-slave-lake-1.1035318 PM promises federal aid for Slave Lake Canadian Broadcasting Corporation May 20, 2011 May 26, 2011 In addition to hundreds of houses, the town hall, library, radio station and a mall were destroyed, as were two churches.Sands Andrea Fire destroys two churches in Slave Lake Calgary Herald May 20, 2011 A3 However the hospital, RCMP station and schools remained standing. In total, the fire destroyed roughly one-third of Slave Lake; 374 properties were destroyed and 52 damaged in the town proper, and another 59 were destroyed and 32 damaged in the surrounding area.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/slave-lake-residents-learn-fire-ruined-374-properties-1.978942 Slave Lake residents learn fire ruined 374 properties Canadian Broadcasting Corporation May 19, 2011 May 25, 2011 732 people were left homeless as a result.Stolte Elise https://edmontonjournal.com/news/slave%20lake/we-are-rugged-we-are-real-slave-lake-residents-told-at-anniversary-ceremony 'We are rugged; we are real,' Slave Lake residents told at anniversary ceremony Edmonton Journal May 14, 2012 July 3, 2022 Insurable damage caused by the fire was estimated at over $700 million. It was the second costliest disaster in Canadian history, at the time, topped only by the North American ice storm of 1998, which caused $1.8 billion in damages, adjusted for inflation to 2011 dollars.http://www.ctvnews.ca/slave-lake-fires-2nd-costliest-insured-disaster-1.665977 https://web.archive.org/web/20121022162154/http://www.ctvnews.ca/slave-lake-fires-2nd-costliest-insured-disaster-1.665977 dead October 22, 2012 Slave Lake fires 2nd costliest insured disaster CTV News July 5, 2011 July 5, 2011 No casualties were reported amongst Slave Lake residents as a result of the fire, but a pilot was killed when his helicopter crashed while battling the blaze.Hoang Linda https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-honour-pilot-who-died-fighting-slave-lake-wildfire-1.829848 https://web.archive.org/web/20130616045340/http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-honour-pilot-who-died-fighting-slave-lake-wildfire-1.829848 dead June 16, 2013 Hundreds honour pilot who died fighting Slave Lake wildfire CTV News Edmonton May 20, 2012 July 3, 2022 Jean-Luc Deba, an experienced pilot from Montreal, died in the crash at Canyon Creek, 24 km mi west of Slave Lake.Cormier Ryan https://edmontonjournal.com/news/Company+heartbroken+over+pilot+death/4843642/story.html July 3, 2022 Company 'heartbroken' over pilot's death Edmonton Journal https://web.archive.org/web/20110803225842/https://edmontonjournal.com/news/Company+heartbroken+over+pilot+death/4843642/story.html August 3, 2011 dead May 26, 2011 Aftermath thumbnail|right|Southeast Slave Lake, June 2011 Several days after the fire, residents had little idea of whether their homes and businesses still stood.Stolte Elise https://edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/alberta/slave-lake-residents-ponder-future Slave Lake residents ponder future Edmonton Journal May 6, 2012 July 3, 2022 By May 19, Mayor Karina Pillay-Kinnee met with evacuees, informing them that recovery efforts had begun, but that residents would not be able to return to Slave Lake until power, gas, phone service and access to drinkable water was restored.Franklin Jasmin Relief on the way Calgary Sun May 19, 2011 3 By May 20, a map of damaged areas was released.http://www.globalnews.ca/Gallery+Slave+Lake+damage/4818369/story.html Slave Lake damage Global News May 20, 2011 May 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110525002455/http://www.globalnews.ca/Gallery+Slave+Lake+damage/4818369/story.html May 25, 2011 dead mdy-all A week after the fire ravaged the town, provincial officials organized buses from the evacuation centres to allow residents to tour the damage. Few residents took advantage of the opportunity, but those that did felt the tour offered a sense of closure.https://montrealgazette.com/news/canada/Slave+Lake+evacuees+tour+damage/4829471/story.html Slave Lake evacuees tour damage Montreal Gazette May 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110531194902/http://www.montrealgazette.com:80/news/canada/Slave+Lake+evacuees+tour+damage/4829471/story.html May 31, 2011 July 3, 2022 Ten days after the town was evacuated, the first residents were allowed to return as part of a four-phase plan. Approximately 100 workers in essential service areas, along with their families, were allowed to return on May 25.Pruden Jana G Evacuees begin returning to Slave Lake Calgary Herald May 26, 2011 A1 Their return followed the restoration of critical infrastructure including power, water supply, telephone, police and fire services.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/slave-lake-evacuees-begin-return-1.1100894 Slave Lake evacuees begin return Canadian Broadcasting Corporation May 25, 2011 May 25, 2011 It was expected the town's remaining residents would begin to return within days, and while some residents expressed no plans on returning to their former homes, many looked forward to doing their part to help rebuild their community. A local developer suggested it would be months before the community could even begin to rebuild homes lost in the fire,Ibrahim Mariam https://edmontonjournal.com/news/slave-lakes-rebuilding-could-be-a-long-painful-road Slave Lake's rebuilding could be a long, painful road Edmonton Journal May 17, 2011 July 3, 2022 Local home builders were expected to be overwhelmed by the task, while Slave Lake's remote location posed additional challenges to the rebuild process, including questions of where workers brought in to help rebuild the town would be housed.Kleiss Karen https://edmontonjournal.com/news/Huge+rebuilding+town+begins/4801262/story.html Huge job of rebuilding town begins Edmonton Journal May 18, 2011 May 26, 2011 June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes By early July, drought conditions in northern Alberta changed to a series of floods that prompted further evacuations of at least 65 residents.Cummings Jeff First fire, then flooding displaces Slave Lake residents http://www.torontosun.com/2011/07/09/first-fire-then-flooding-displaces-slave-lake-residents https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230132/http://www.torontosun.com/2011/07/09/first-fire-then-flooding-displaces-slave-lake-residents March 3, 2016 July 3, 2022 Toronto Sun July 9, 2011The Canadian Press Creek level dropping in Alberta town that faced fire, then flooding http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/125268539.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110711125100/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/125268539.html July 11, 2011 July 3, 2022 Winnipeg Free Press July 9, 2011Smith Morgan Slave Lake crews pushed to the limit after weekend flooding http://www.inews880.com/Channels/Reg/LocalNews/story.aspx?ID=1455468 https://web.archive.org/web/20120325204324/http://www.inews880.com/Channels/Reg/LocalNews/story.aspx?ID=1455468 March 25, 2012 July 3, 2022 iNews 880 AM July 11, 2011 Later, a book, The Sky Was on Fire: Slave Lake's Story of Disaster, Exodus and New Beginnings, written by Len and Nicola Ramsey, Joe McWilliams, and MJ Kristoff, was produced containing many of the victims and residents experiences of the fire.McIntyre Heather Slave Lake wildfire stories bound in new book http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/564485/slave-lake-wildfire-stories-bound-in-new-book/ Metro News October 26, 2013 February 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191652/http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/564485/slave-lake-wildfire-stories-bound-in-new-book/ October 29, 2013 deadThe Sky was on Fire http://www.stagenorth.org/assets/book.html Stage North Association October 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192140/http://www.stagenorth.org/assets/book.html October 29, 2013 dead mdy-all Investigation In November 2011, the RCMP concluded a five-and-a-half-month investigation into the cause of the fire. After eliminating other causes, including lightning, the RCMP and the Alberta government declared that the fire was deliberately set. Sustainable Resources Minister Frank Oberle stated, “the probable cause of the fire that burned more than 400 homes and other structures in Slave Lake was arson.”https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/700-million-slave-lake-fire-caused-by-arsonist/article2221179/ $700-million Slave Lake fire caused by arsonist Walton Dawn November 1, 2011 Globe and Mail https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114523/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/700-million-slave-lake-fire-caused-by-arsonist/article2221179/ March 4, 2016 July 3, 2022 Toronto Though officials determined the place and method of ignition, they did not name any suspects. With $700 million in damage, the case was the largest arson investigation in Canadian history in terms of dollar value. The case was not handled by the Slave Lake RCMP detachment; as 11 officers lost their homes, an outside investigative team was assigned for reasons of objectivity. Response Immediately following the fire, the Alberta government promised $50 million in aid to the town. Half of that was provided as immediate relief for residents, including $9 million to pay for costs incurred during the evacuation. Another $15 million was set aside for residents without adequate insurance coverage or with limited financial capability, and would cover all housing costs for such people until August.Sands Andrea https://edmontonjournal.com/travel/Alberta+announces+wildfire+disaster+relief/4817301/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110803070130/http://www.edmontonjournal.com:80/travel/Alberta+announces+wildfire+disaster+relief/4817301/story.html August 3, 2011 Alberta announces $24M in wildfire disaster relief Edmonton Journal May 20, 2011 July 3, 2022 Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Ed Stelmach toured the town via helicopter and met with front-line firefighters a week after the fire. Following the tour, Harper promised additional aid from the federal government.Pruden Jana G. https://edmontonjournal.com/news/decision-canada/Slave+Lake+country+thoughts+says/4817907/story.html#ixzz1NUF4MSoz Slave Lake in the country's thoughts, PM says https://web.archive.org/web/20150901164908/http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/decision-canada/Slave+Lake+country+thoughts+says/4817907/story.html September 1, 2015 Edmonton Journal May 20, 2011 July 3, 2022 Albertans responded to the disaster with material and financial support. The Canadian Red Cross and disaster relief agencies in Edmonton were inundated with material donations—enough that they asked people to no longer make material donations directly at the evacuation centres.Roth Pamela Donations pour in Calgary Sun May 18, 2011 24 Communities across the province launched support drives to collect necessary supplies for evacuees. Grade school students organized fundraising drives,Pollock Marie http://www.airdrieecho.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3139361 Airdrie, province helping evacuees deal with devastation Airdrie Echo May 25, 2011 May 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110724145518/http://www.airdrieecho.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3139361 July 24, 2011 dead mdy-all and community groups and businesses were overwhelmed by the public response.http://www.torontosun.com/2011/05/16/donations-flood-in-for-slave-lake-fire-evacuees Donations flood in for Slave Lake fire evacuees https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040828/http://www.torontosun.com/2011/05/16/donations-flood-in-for-slave-lake-fire-evacuees March 4, 2016 Toronto Sun May 16, 2011 July 3, 2022 Businesses across the province also stepped forward to help. Among them, ATB Financial offered to defer mortgage and loan payments for affected residents,ATB Financial gives residents a break Calgary Sun May 18, 2011 23 while a Calgary-based rental company offered 50 rental suites in Edmonton to displaced residents free of charge for three months.Ho Clara https://calgaryherald.com/Calgary+rental+company+offers+free+apartments+Slave+Lake+fire+victims/4834264/story.html#ixzz1NNvmKmEM Calgary rental company offers free apartments for Slave Lake fire victims Calgary Herald May 25, 2011 May 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110527035440/http://www.calgaryherald.com/Calgary+rental+company+offers+free+apartments+Slave+Lake+fire+victims/4834264/story.html#ixzz1NNvmKmEM May 27, 2011 dead Athabasca University made space available for limited school classes to resume for evacuated students,Franklin Jasmine School's back for evacuees Calgary Sun May 19, 2011 22 Insurance companies quickly set up operations near evacuation centres to assist residents with any questions or concerns.Franklin Jasmine Insurance agents set up shop Calgary Sun May 18, 2011 25 A benefit concert held in Edmonton and televised by CBC Television in mid June raised $150,000 for the Red Cross. Performers included Tom Jackson, George Canyon, and Johnny Reid.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/concert-raises-150-000-for-slave-lake-1.1082852 Concert raises $150,000 for Slave Lake Canadian Broadcasting Corporation June 20, 2011 July 5, 2011 A second benefit held over the Canada Day long weekend in Slave Lake itself hoped to raise an additional $100,000.Rodrigues Angelique http://www.edmontonsun.com/2011/06/30/slave-lake-concert-seeks-to-raise-100k Slave Lake concert seeks to raise $100K Edmonton Sun June 30, 2011 July 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081159/http://www.edmontonsun.com/2011/06/30/slave-lake-concert-seeks-to-raise-100k March 4, 2016 dead mdy-all The three-day event, which averaged 3,000–5,000 fans per day, was headlined by Ashley MacIsaac, Dwight Yoakam, and the Stampeders and offered the community's residents an opportunity to relax in the midst of rebuilding efforts.Wilson Codi https://edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/Slave+Lake+concert+breath+fresh+fire+ravaged+town/5041283/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20131215071109/http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/Slave+Lake+concert+breath+fresh+fire+ravaged+town/5041283/story.html December 15, 2013 Slave Lake concert a breath of fresh air for fire-ravaged town Edmonton Journal July 2, 2011 July 3, 2022 On July 6, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Catherine), visited the town to offer encouragement to residents and rebuilding efforts.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/william-and-kate-thrill-slave-lake-residents-1.1100973 William and Kate thrill Slave Lake residents Canadian Broadcasting Corporation July 6, 2011 July 3, 2022 Slave Lake residents expressed gratitude towards those who offered support to the community,https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/an-emotional-send-off-for-firefighters-in-slave-lake-1.650656 https://web.archive.org/web/20220703144612/https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/an-emotional-send-off-for-firefighters-in-slave-lake-1.650656 dead July 3, 2022 An emotional send-off for firefighters in Slave Lake CTV News Edmonton May 30, 2011 July 3, 2022 even as it continued to struggle through the aftermath and rebuilding efforts weeks later.Mariga Vanessa https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/features/rebuilding-slave-lake/ Canadian Underwriter Rebuilding Slave Lake September 1, 2011 July 3, 2022 On August 3, the Government of Alberta announced an additional $189 million for rebuilding and disaster response in the Slave Lake area. The funding was allocated to: a regional wildfire recovery plan; a disaster recovery program for the town, the municipal district, the Hamlet of Red Earth Creek, the Gift Lake Metis Settlement, and numerous nearby First Nations reserves; and an interim housing project to accommodate 350 interim homes for displaced residents and families of the town and the municipal district.http://alberta.ca/home/NewsFrame.cfm?ReleaseID=/acn/201108/31037913AB9B7-DDC9-8001-FC13B8F7CE080BE1.html Additional $189 million allocated for rebuilding and disaster response in Slave Lake area Government of Alberta August 3, 2011 August 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111006190110/http://alberta.ca/home/NewsFrame.cfm?ReleaseID=%2Facn%2F201108%2F31037913AB9B7-DDC9-8001-FC13B8F7CE080BE1.html October 6, 2011 dead mdy-all On September 14, a second benefit concert, headlined by Paul Brandt and featuring High Valley, was held at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton. Country star Paul Brandt to play benefit concert http://www.cp24.com/country-star-paul-brandt-to-play-benefit-concert-1.678279 CP24 August 2, 2011 2016-01-20 Proceeds from the concert went to replacing the books at the Slave Lake Regional Library and a project in Haiti.Murray Tom https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/Country+stars+help+Slave+Lake/5197158/story.html Country stars to help Slave Lake Edmonton Journal August 3, 2011 August 3, 2011July 2022 yes http://www.brooklinepr.com/blog/2011/09/19/paul-brandt%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98up-from-the-ashes%E2%80%99-benefit-concert-raises-more-than-150000-for-slave-lake/ Paul Brandt's 'Up from the Ashes' benefit concert raises more than $150,000 for Slave Lake Brookline Public Relations July 2022 yeshttps://www.abbynews.com/entertainment/real-change-can-happen-acclaimed-canadian-country-music-artist-paul-brandt-gives-back/ Real change can happen: Acclaimed Canadian country music artist Paul Brandt gives back December 8, 2011 July 3, 2022 The Abbotsford NewsRockingham Graham https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/music/2012/02/01/paul-brandt-gives-it-away.html Paul Brandt Gives It Away February 1, 2012 July 3, 2022 The Hamilton Spectator See also 2013 Alberta floods 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire List of fires in Canada References 2 Category:2011 crimes in Canada Category:2010s wildfires in Canada Category:2011 disasters in Canada Category:2011 wildfires Category:2011 in Alberta Category:Arson in 2011 Category:May 2011 crimes in North America Category:May 2011 in Canada Category:Arson in Canada Category:Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124 2011 Category:Wildfires caused by arson