I've been to Fort McMurray a few times and Mrs. MG had expressed a desire to visit. Sadly, it seems that that will never happen - at least not for a few years. I read somewhere that the rebuild may cost $5 billion. I don't know if that's accurate. I hope the lesson not learned from Slave Lake will be learned now and northern communities will not have those immense tree stands right around them. Otherwise this will happen again.
And a shout out to the Edmonton-area communities that are rallying behind the tens of thousands of refugees who are here. There are hundreds and hundreds of events to aid these unfortunate folks. Restaurants and hotels are donating their product and thousands of people have opened their homes to strangers. I know that stuff is happening in Calgary, too, but we're closer so this is where most of the people have come and they're being welcomed with open arms. I love Alberta!
One of my clients sold their house Monday with signing of papers to be the next day. Now I don't know what happens to the sale. The house is still standing. They're in Spruce Grove staying with relatives.
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