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May 17, 2023

Wildfires put Alberta parishes on high alert

Wildfires continue to rage in Alberta.

So far Catholic parishes in the path of devastating wildfires that have swept across Alberta have only been evacuated as a precaution, with no parishes reporting any damage by mid-month.

Published in Canada
June 27, 2019

Fire sets off an inspiring journey

Holy Trinity’s students and staff embraced the Share the Journey program, walking over 20,000 kilometres to help refugees.

EDMONTON -- Having survived the Fort McMurray wildfire, they feel solidarity with displaced persons.

Published in Canada
June 4, 2019

Faith sustains northern Alberta residents who fled wildfires

A forest fire is seen near High Level, Canada June 3, 2019. About 10,000 people in northern Alberta have been forced to evacuate since May 20 because of a series of spring wildfires.

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Residents of High Level and surrounding areas, including the Dene First Nation, were returning home after a harrowing wildfire threatened northern Alberta communities for two weeks.

Published in Canada