Support continues for NWT evacuees across Alberta

Alberta has been the fortress for evacuees fleeing wildfires in the Northwest Territories, encroaching on the capital of Yellowknife.

Alberta has been the fortress for evacuees fleeing wildfires in the Northwest Territories, encroaching on the capital of Yellowknife.

Karen Wilford and her husband Peter fled from Yellowknife Thursday morning and arrived in Calgary on Friday night.

They are staying at the Glenmore Inn and Convention centre with several other evacuees.

“Everyone in Alberta, in fact has been very welcoming and supportive and offering of thoughts and prayers and positivity,” said Wilford.

Wilford attended service at Hillhurst United Church on Sunday morning, where evacuees are also being welcomed.

She feels a sense of community and is unsure what she will return home to.