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Some families have returned home thanks to the delivery of their newly manufactured homes, while once-vacant lots are now occupied with framed houses nearing completion. On other lots, foundations are poured with stacks of wood and roof trusses waiting to be nailed into place. While many have insurance to help fund the rebuild and remediation of homes, others were uninsured or underinsured and continue to face uncertainty. This is where NSUUR, the Wood Buffalo Recovery Committee and the Recovery Task Force may be able to help. Homeowners needing assistance are encouraged to reach out to these resources. Rebuilding will take courage and strength — and it will take all of us working together to make our city better than ever. This rebuild, in many ways, will define our future as we once again establish ourselves as Canada’s economic engine.

When re-entry began in June 2016, it was with mixed emotions. While it was great to be allowed home, there was great trepidation on what we would find: homes destroyed, some declared unsafe for reoccupation due to contamination, and others untouched. It was a slow return to the new normal as air quality advisories were lifted and boil water advisories ended. Businesses and services began re-opening, then extending hours as people and staff returned. The flowers started blooming throughout our community and saplings could soon be seen sprouting in burned out areas. The first baby was born in the Northern Lights Regional Hospital on June 17 after residents began their much anticipated return on June 1.

It all speaks to regrowth. Signs that our community is coming closer to our new normal.

Brian Jean MLA for Fort McMurray-Conklin Tany Yao MLA for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo

Driving through some of the hardest hit neighbourhoods like Abasand and Beacon Hill, it’s heartening to see just how much rebuild is underway.

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