Greg Bennett

I'm a long-time newspaper editor, now on an adventure in northern Alberta as a communications professional.

[rmwoodbuffalo @RMWoodBuffalo]

An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Conklin due to the potential of the wildfire LWF059 spreading towards the community. If you are in Conklin area stay alert and follow instructions from emergency responders.

At this time an Evacuation Order has not been issued. Residents in the affected area should be ready to leave on short notice.

Read the release for more: https://t.co/OtIHNAja0r

[rmwoodbuffalo @RMWoodBuffalo]

Tuesday evening, water levels stabilized and there were minimal changes overnight. While this is a positive report, river breakup is still occurring and water levels can change quickly.
An Evacuation Alert remains in effect for Draper. Read the full River Breakup Community update:
https://t.co/uHetIslZXB

[rmwoodbuffalo @RMWoodBuffalo]

The Fort McMurray Fire Department (FMFD) is growing and has active postings for training officers, firefighter-paramedics and non-fire trained advanced care paramedics. Applications are also now being accepted for the Firefighter Cadet Program for registered paramedics who do not have fire training.

In total, more than a dozen full-time positions will be recruited this spring.

“It’s an exciting time for the department—we’re moving forward, and we’re looking for people to help us build the future,” said acting Regional Fire Chief Kelly Roberts.
Read the release for more: https://t.co/lV8wV7UVYb

[RMWB Emergency Services @FM_EmergService]

Fort McMurray firefighters were able to rescue two dogs from a burning Timberlea area home early Saturday evening. Read the incident report for more: https://t.co/sqfNVAHeZL #rmwb #ymm

[RMWB Emergency Services @FM_EmergService]

A single storey house in the #ymm downtown area was seriously damaged by fire on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 4 Read the incident report for more: https://t.co/Ok0hhxMnoQ

[rmwoodbuffalo @RMWoodBuffalo]

🌡️Due to the extreme today, the Santa Claus Parade and Council’s Starry Night will not go ahead this evening (Saturday, Dec. 6).

Both events are postponed to tomorrow, Sunday, Dec 7, to help keep attendees, parade participants, and staff safe.

We are aiming for all activities to proceed on Sunday, as long as conditions improve. A final decision will be made tomorrow.

📅 Tentative New Date: Sunday, Dec 7

Thank you for your understanding and please dress warmly if you are joining us tomorrow.

Read the full news release here: https://t.co/lAKCGhJaa8

[rmwoodbuffalo @RMWoodBuffalo]

#Paramedics : The Fort McMurray Fire Department has a unique, fully funded opportunity for you to earn your firefighting certifications while working with @FM_EmergService . Read the release for more:
https://t.co/uvhlZyVGoA

[rmwoodbuffalo @RMWoodBuffalo]

Be prepared for a scheduled test of the emergency alerting system tomorrow (Wednesday, May 7) at 1:55 p.m.

When the test alert happens, Acting #rmwb Director of Emergency Management Erin Sieger asks everyone to consider if they would be ready if it was a real emergency.

[Teeji @_namedNameless]

Dad jokes 😂

[rmwoodbuffalo @RMWoodBuffalo]

Starting today, you can submit short video messages or handmade drawings for the Municipality to share with Jasper residents.See the news release for more details https://t.co/AvUf5NLBJR

[Greg Bennett @CoastGEditor]

@ShaunaMarieMack My deepest condolences Shauna.

[rmwoodbuffalo @RMWoodBuffalo]

Due to road conditions, the following RMWB transit routes have been canceled:
Route 8: Beacon Hill Drive
Route 10: Gregoire and Prairie Creek
Route 11: Fort McMurray Airport
Conklin

Use Google Maps for transit route information at https://t.co/7XXES4svxl. #ymm #rmwb

[rmwoodbuffalo @RMWoodBuffalo]

The landfill on highway 63 is closed to the public on Wednesday, Sept 27. Emergency crews are responding to a fire at the landfill, so the area is not accessible. The fire is not a threat to the public. Curbside Collection continues today, according to the regular schedule.

[Greg Bennett @CoastGEditor]

@ilovenostalgia Velvet Elvis and Jesus ;)

[Coreen Hildebrand @coreenhilde]

Have you been to this lovely seaside community whose daily rhythms are guided by the rising and falling of the World’s Highest Tides? #StMartins #NewBrunswick #SJTownsByTheBay #maritimesmaven

[Greg Bennett @CoastGEditor]

@GlobalEdmonton American white pelicans. Glad to see them back!

[rmwoodbuffalo @RMWoodBuffalo]

A Fire Restriction is in effect for most of Wood Buffalo, including Fort McMurray. Fire permits are suspended, wood campfires in the backcountry are prohibited. Safe wood campfires within approved backyard firepits and provincial campgrounds are allowed. https://t.co/hzpUMsAMoD

[Greg Bennett @CoastGEditor]

Finally watched episode 3 of the #lastofus . I had heard it was good. Still wasn’t prepared. Amazing storytelling

[Greg Bennett @CoastGEditor]

@CBCNews

[Greg Bennett @CoastGEditor]

@ShaunaMarieMack Thank you for sharing that.