Crisis & Recovery Multimedia Library
MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY
For generations to come, Lesser Slave River residents, Canadians and the world at large will be talking about what happened to Northern Alberta in the spring of 2011. It was a major environmental disaster, an historic event, a cautionary tale, and a story of loss, hope and resurrection.
In an effort to present an accurate and complete record of events, the MD of Lesser Slave River has catalogued the digital artifacts of this disaster to the best of its abilities. Individuals wishing to donate additional materials to this archive are invited to Contact Us. Please note that a signed release must accompany your contribution.
THE SECOND WAVE
Just as momentum was gathering on recovery from the wildfires, a second disaster struck. Days of heavy rainfall led to severe flooding in the area, adding to the workload and compounding the frustration of residents.
MEANINGFUL GESTURES
Whether motivated by duty or led by their own moral compass, a variety of official and homemade heroes stepped in to help the citizens of Lesser Slave River douse the flames and begin to heal. These are their stories.
A MESSAGE OF HOPE
On November 22, 2011, Reeve Denny Garratt was invited to share Lesser Slave River's story of crisis and recovery with fellow elected officials at the AAMDC Convention in Edmonton. This is what he told a packed auditorium.
FIRE WEATHER INDEX
CRISIS PRESENTATION
View an immersive presentation on the spring 2011 wildfires.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Listen to the personal accounts of those who weathered the fires.
Karen, Resident
Lana, Executive Assistant
Vanessa, Animal Rescue Worker
INTERACTIVE MAP
Discover where the wildfires began and how they spread
