Recent News
Video Update: The process of returning home August 1, 2011
The process of returning evacuees home after a full evacuation is a long one that requires the hard work of many individuals. The leadership, volunteers, support staff, MNR and EMO have dedicated themselves in all aspects of returning the evacuees home.
Urgent Media Release: Fire Destroys Home of Evacuees August 1, 2011
MEDIA RELEASE
Monday, August 1, 2011
Video Update: More evacuees return home July 30, 2011
By the end of Friday, July 29, 621 evacuees had returned home to Sandy Lake. Over the next several days, hundreds more will be arriving in Sandy Lake where they are welcomed home by Chief Adam Fiddler and other community members.
Video Update #7: July 30, 2011
Chief Adam Fiddler gives an update on the current fire and evacuation situation in Sandy Lake on July 30, 2011.
In the video update on July 30, 2011, Chief Adam Fiddler mistakenly referred to Wellington County as Wentworth. "My apologies to Wellington County for my mistake and again, I express my thanks for your community's generous hospitality", Chief Adam Fiddler.