Awesome!!!  Click here to read more.

Read it!  http://www.woodland-heart.blogspot.ca/2012/05/one-year.html

"People across the country and around the world donated $5.5 million to the Canadian Red Cross to help the people of Slave Lake after a wildfire devastated the Alberta town one year ago.

But so far, more money has been spent on operating the charity in the community than in direct aid to its people."

Read it on Global News: Global News | Red Cross spends more money operating in Slave Lake than in direct aid  

Looking back, the events that happened on year ago in Slave Lake and MD #124 seem so surreal. There are some great news articles out there, and I am posting some links on them. I hope no one forgets, as it has been happening and frankly it's a little frustrating, about the 3 other volunteer fire departments that were working with the Slave Lake volunteer department. We need to remember those hero's as well, along with the countless men and women who did not evacuate and stayed behind to fight the fire with their equipment, providing food and water, and those who did anything they could to help. We salute you!

Great interviews with some residents:  http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/sharing+their+stories+slave+lake+interviews/6442639951/story.html 

Hopefully someone in the government reads this one:http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/questions+surround+the+evacuation+of+slave+lake/6442639380/story.html

Another Interview:http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/05/11/slave-lake-mobile-home-park.html 

On the boosts of funding from the province:
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Alberta+boosts+spending+fire+prevention+wake+disaster/6602430/story.html 

Please please please be vigilant with your quads, dirtbikes, cigarettes, campfires, barrel burns, etc because there are already wildfires burning throughout our province. And although there is no ban, the current warning level has now been upgraded to EXTREME.

Donations received by the Red Cross for the Northern Alberta Wildfire fund total $5.5 million to date. All donations have gone directly to support the Northern Alberta Wildfires relief and recovery operation. Expenses include:

· $770,000 in direct aid (food, clothing, shelter, rent, utilities, mortgage payments, etc.)
· $400,000 for rent and improvements for Slave Lake interim library
· $529,000 for staff and volunteers
·  $229,000 for Red Cross Slave Lake office and facility
·  $815,000 for transportation and housing of aid workers

Click here to read the full release...

I cannot stop looking around this site, its amazing and beautiful! Now they have added a Crisis and Recovery tab and wow talk about heartfelt stories and amazing journey's. YOU MUST CHECK IT OUT!
http://www.md124.ca/content/crisis-recovery

"Art with a Heart...that needs a home" is a locally managed project coordinating the donation and distribution of original art to Slave Lake and area residents who lost their homes in the May 2011 wildfires. Check them out on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-with-a-HeartSlave-Lake/364613196892559 

 Buy, Sell, Directory, Job Listings, Events and more! It's your one stop shop to all things Slave Lake and area - http://slavelakepost.ca/

I know the lady who runs it and she is FABULOUS - and a massive supporter of the community. Definitely support this site and put your listings here - they will surely get noticed!

I cannot say ENOUGH good things about the local paper. For a small town, the Lakeside Leader is a powerhouse of information and those who work there are amazing, and very talented writers and photographers. Please remember to support them. 

And as well the fantastic Caezer Ng who has this great tip for you:  An anonymous lawyer called and he asked us to give an insurance tip to our readers: His client's insurance company refused to extend the time limit on finalizing claims (usually one year). Check with your insurance company to find out if you'll be given an extension, otherwise you may have less than a month left to claim your losses from the fire.

The Community Foundation of Grande Prairie, after dodging questions as to how much they had really recieved throughout the fires for Slave Lake, has finally cut a cheque of $100, 000. People were very worried and I was too, because there was A LOT of grey area when it came to this charity, but here is the news story for you:  http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3517773

“Enhancing the future of Slave Lake and surrounding area through the disbursement of donated funds to legacy and other projects.” 

The wildfires of May 2011 devastated the Town of Slave Lake and surrounding area. Many homes and buildings were lost, including the new town library. The outpouring of help from many generous donors was overwhelming. Cash donations to rebuild our community have been combined in one fund governed by the Community Donation Allocation Committee. 
Fund Applications are being accepted now until May 30, 2012.For more information, please visit: http://lslcdac.com/ On their website is also a chart detailing how over $200,000 has been allocated already!

Thanks to Susan and CTV Edmonton for featuring me in their Kindness Series!

Ian, Shane, Mark and crew are busy at work again to bring you their Concert of Hope to Slave Lake and other entertainment as well! Big names like Vince Neil and Emerson Drive are already booked for the Slave Lake Home Sweet Home Concert Series - keep up to date with them on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slave-Lake-Concert-of-Hope/122942097788682 

And click here to see pictures I took of last years Concert of Hope!

Click here for more.

Click under Classifieds to check out some of the great local services offered! (Like Tasha's Boot Camps, Mike Hughes Photography, Jenni Lafleur Photography, Yummy Creations by Tara and more!)

This includes the amazing http://slavelakepost.ca/ where you can post free classified ads, check out jobs and more!
The person who runs this great website did bid to make a new one for the Town, but the Town picked a company out of Calgary, however, if you ever need a website - I would definitely talk to the folks from http://slavelakepost.ca/!!! They also have a facebook page!

If you are a survivor, family member, currently diagnosed, a caregiver, or someone who needs support, please join this group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/7660355630/#!/groups/lslcsg/

Hi Angie: Could you let people know that I"m compiling suggestions, concerns, comments re: what they would say to someone else about how to deal with a wildfire? I'm thinking that people could think about what worked for them, what they wished they had done, what they wished they had known, etc. about dealing with insurance, dealing with a wildfire, preparing for a wildfire, etc. I want to compile some sort of a booklet with advice by the people who had to actually go through this event. Knowing what they do know because of what they experienced. If you could just help me get the message out that I'm doing this, that would be great! My email address is: ms.m.urquhart@gmail.com
- Martha is working with another lady to get the message out and is looking for your suggestions. Great idea ladies!