So now you know who runs the world: it's $$$, pure and simple. #Valemont: "You'd like to accommodate your #WestcoastTransmission workers for up to 4 years in RVs? Sure no problem"
To citizen: "You'd like to live in an RV for 3 years? Nope."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rv-temporary-housing-1.7273965

2. In the 2016 FortMcMurray evacuation, #Edmonton was one of the sites for evacuees to find shelter, including overnight sleeping, food and water, etc. Edmonton has again served in this way for many northern #Alberta residents in subsequent #wildfire #emergencies

3. For the most part, wildfire has made access to Edmonton impossible for the 2024 Jasper evacuees, with them being directed westward to #Valemont, #BC.

#ABfire
#BCfire
#EvacuationOrder

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UPDATE 4: Posted at 02:27 MT

#Jasper, #Alberta evacuation continues.

Reception centres open in #Valemont #BC as well as #GrandePrairie and #Calgary #AB.

#ABfire
#BCfire
#wildfires
#EvacuationOrder
#ABroads
#YellowheadHighway
#Hwy16
#Valemont
#YQU
#YYC