Fort Mac Wildfire Thread

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Hes

My company FYiDoctors is providing free glasses and a couple pair of contacts to anyone from (or who works in) Ft McMurray. This includes a free prescription check

For a list of locations in Calgary and Edmonton click here. https://fyidoctors.com/

MrMastadonFarm - PM me if your family needs any eye care.

Wow I will!

[Barbecue]

Originally Posted by Scornfire

Got it during what I presumed to be a high traffic time, waited 5m and tried again and it went through

x2
got the same message and got it through 10 seconds after

[aaronck]

Originally Posted by Barbecue

https://donate.redcross.ca/ea-action...paign.id=50639

Thanks, I thought there was a specific CP link, or is someone manually tracking it?

[TheDragon]

Originally Posted by jschick88

660 NEWS Calgary ‏@660NEWS 1 minute ago
Canadian Red Cross says 29 million dollars has been raised for #ymmfire relief. Ottawa will match these funds.

Over $23,221 $23,371 $23,421 $23,521 $25,272 of that was individually donated by members, and their families, of this forum.

Originally Posted by aaronck

Thanks, I thought there was a specific CP link, or is someone manually tracking it?

Just manually tracking. This isn't an official thing, it's just a tally of those who have disclosed their donations.

[Brendone]

Originally Posted by dubc80

I just tried donating through the Red Cross site and the transaction didn't go through despite all the information being correctly input.

"This transaction has failed as there has been an error in processing your payment."

Anyone else get this?

Yes, retyped my card # a second time and it went through. Number was right the first time, but might have gotten a space a the end or something.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Peanut

But who doesn't have time for a Trudeau selfie?!

That's the problem though. He shows up: "he's just here to take selfies and get in the way!" He doesn't show up "he doesn't care about Alberta and should've been here yesterday!"

Its a no win situation really.

[Barbecue]

Originally Posted by TheDragon

Over $23,221 of that was donated by members, and their families, of this forum.



Just manually tracking. This isn't an official thing, it's just a tally of those who have disclosed their donations.

just wondering, are you counting matching company donations? Provincial & Federal matching donations?

[TheDragon]

Originally Posted by Barbecue

just wondering, are you counting matching company donations? Provincial & Federal matching donations?

Only counting the company matches that are disclosed. I am not counting Provincial and Federal dollar matching, just he disclosed amounts in this thread or in PMs.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by habernac

He's doing the right thing. What is he going to do? Piss on the fire?

A visit from their Prime Minister will boost the spirits of those battling the fire.

[FurnaceFace]

Add another $150.

$23,371

...and I think rain will boost spirits more than one man.

[worth]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

A visit from their Prime Minister will boost the spirits of those battling the fire.

I think the other thing to consider is they probably don't want it to look like a political photo op. Canadians would crucify the Liberals if it were to be perceived this way.

[Barbecue]

Originally Posted by TheDragon

Only counting the company matches that are disclosed. I am not counting Provincial and Federal dollar matching, just he disclosed amounts in this thread or in PMs.

My company just announced it would match dollar for dollar. Please add another $50

Thanks for keeping a tally

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by worth

I think the other thing to consider is they probably don't want it to look like a political photo op. Canadians would crucify the Liberals if it were to be perceived this way.

http://www.vancouverobserver.com/wor...ce-bc-wildfire

[GP_Matt]

My company in Edmonton has a fair bit of empty office space due to the recession.

Any idea if there are people/companies that would like somewhere to work? It is an engineering type office. I may send a note to APEGA as well. We can provide phone, internet, space and maybe a coffee or two.

[AltaGuy]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

http://www.vancouverobserver.com/wor...ce-bc-wildfire

Yeah, I think there was a fair bit of mocking the premier and prime minister even during our flood. It's a tough one for politicians.

[DoubleF]

New reports saying over 100k Hectares have been burnt... my goodness...

[socalwingfan]

$100 from my wife and I.

[Kjesse]

I have been digging into this a bit more. Consider that the Government of Canada has said they'll match "individual donations" to the Red Cross.

EDIT: Someone I know is looking into this for maximum effect, will report back. The issue is whether corporate or partnership donations receive matching, which is important to maximize the benefit.

[Lanny's Stache]

I am in for $500 plus my company will be matching that amount.

I love the get 'r done attitude of this province and industry. I know that we will come out of this even stronger.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Delgar

I have been digging into this a bit more. Consider that the Government of Canada has said they'll match "individual donations" to the Red Cross.

EDIT: Someone I know is looking into this for maximum effect, will report back. The issue is whether corporate or partnership donations receive matching, which is important to maximize the benefit.

Thanks. Would be great to have some clarification on this.