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May 10, 2016

Catholic college in Edmonton houses Fort McMurray evacuees

Evacuees from the Fort McMurray wildfires look through donated goods and clothing May 5 at the Bold Center in Lac la Biche, Alberta. Pope Francis has added his name to the list of people offering condolences to those affected by the massive forest fire that has led to the evacuation of Fort McMurray.

EDMONTON – A smiling St. Joseph's College employee poked her head around Danica Wolitski's door and said, "We've got another family with three children."

Published in Canada
May 10, 2016

Evacuation from Fort McMurray: A long journey, still waiting to return

Catholics from St. John the Baptist Church who escaped the Fort McMurray wildfire in Alberta are pictured in Lac La Biche May 7. Back row from left are Leo Ganancial, Gary Agarin, Fathers Andrew Schoenberger and Prabhakar Kommareddy. Front row are Norie Sanchez, Shiela Ganancial and Cindy Julapton.

EDMONTON – The gang at EnviroClean Drycleaners in downtown Fort McMurray sticks together.

Published in Canada
May 9, 2016

Pope offers prayers for those affected by Fort McMurray wildfires

An evacuee from the Fort McMurray wildfires sits on a bed at an evacuation center May 9 in Lac la Biche, Alberta. Pope Francis has added his name to the list of people offering condolences to those affected by the massive forest fire that has led to the evacuation of Fort McMurray.

EDMONTON – Pope Francis has added his name to the list of people offering prayers for Canadians affected by the massive wildfires that have led to the evacuation of Fort McMurray.

Published in Canada
May 6, 2016

Neighbouring dioceses step up to aid Fort McMurray

All of the items donated to the Lac La Biche's Bold Centre on May 6.

ST. PAUL, ALTA. – Neighbouring dioceses are stepping up to help the thousands who have been displaced by the catastrophic wildfire threatening the very existence of Fort McMurray, Alta.

Published in Canada