Last spring’s massive flood was just the latest blow to small businesses in the heart of Fort McMurray. This one came on the heels of the big fire, the oil downturn and Covid restrictions on commercial activity.
Now the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo is spending $200 million on flood remediation and prevention. We’ll meet local business owners who were flooded out last spring, but who now see new hope in the community response that is underway.
And we’ll see how the town’s community network – through social media such as dedicated facebook groups, are providing groups support and early warnings in case of future flooding.
Up Next in Season 2
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Tough Minded
Of all communities in Canada, Fort McMurray has had the most challenging time in the past few years. Economic crisis in the oil patch, devastating fire and flood, and a slow response to Covid immunization have all contributed to a big spike in alcohol and drug abuse, and depression.
But the resi...
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Boat Builders
Metis carpenters first came to the Peace Country to build scows, sometimes known as York Boats, to carry food and trade goods up and down the mighty Athabasca River.
Now the McMurray Metis are building a new cultural centre, complete with traditional gardens with medicinal herbs and vegetables. A...
