Slave Lake: From the ashes
CBC reporters report on the first anniversary of the wildfire in Slave Lake, Alta.
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#cbc is in #slavelake for full coverage on the recovery from the fire a year ago. CBC TV broadcasts at 5 on location today and tomorrow.by portiaclarkcbc via twitter 5/14/2012 3:44:46 PM -
Extreme risk of fire in Slave Lake because of dry, windy conditions. #cbc #slavelakeby andreahuncar via twitter 5/14/2012 3:49:24 PM -
14 helicopters/ 88 firefighters ready to respond. Aerial patrols conducted every two hours. #cbc #slavelakeby andreahuncar via twitter 5/14/2012 3:53:37 PM -
Talking to some Slave Lake residents who say they feel anxious when the winds are up or they smell smoke. #cbc #slavelakeby andreahuncar via twitter 5/14/2012 4:09:29 PM -
Woman rebuilding just lost husband in a motocycle crash. Community is fundraising and support is overwhelming, she says. #cbc #slavelakeby andreahuncar via twitter 5/14/2012 4:17:57 PM -
Red Cross now plans to stay in Slave Lake permanently rather than two years. #cbc #slavelakeby andreahuncar via twitter 5/14/2012 4:56:58 PM -


Portia intvu's #slavelake mayor Karina Pillay-Kinnee. See what she had to say tonight on #CBC TV. twitpic.com
by PaulMooreCBC via twitter 5/14/2012 6:40:10 PM -
RCMP say crimes such as aggravated assault and domestic assault have tripled. #cbc #slavelakeby andreahuncar via twitter 5/14/2012 7:05:40 PM -

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William, part of crew rebuilding basements in #slavelake. He's done 10-15. Says "lots to go." #CBC twitpic.com
by PaulMooreCBC via twitter 5/14/2012 7:21:52 PM -

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CBC News Edmonton has a jam packed half hour newscast tonight at 5. News of the day, and we're on location in #slavelake. #cbcby portiaclarkcbc via twitter 5/14/2012 10:27:11 PM -

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#cbc tv has live coverage from Slave Lake at 5pm. @portiaclarkcbc broadcasting from the town. Stories from @ScottFralick #slavelakeby Gareth Hampshire via twitter 5/14/2012 10:55:58 PM -
Wearing a #CBC jacket in #slavelake, people keep coming over to tell me how this community is pulling together & rebuilding. Inspiring.by PaulMooreCBC via twitter 5/14/2012 11:12:57 PM -

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#Slavelake resident Sandi Gaskell says town experiencing spiritual awakening as people look for new meaning in life p.twimg.com
by niall_mckenna via twitter 5/15/2012 12:04:59 AM -


#slavelake residents party into night outside church. @cbcworldreport Tues: faith community's role in rebuild 1 yr on p.twimg.com
by niall_mckenna via twitter 5/15/2012 5:04:52 AM -

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#cbc reporter @andreahuncar reflecting on past year with Slave Lake Mayor after world report at about 7:10 on #cbc radio #slavelakeby Gareth Hampshire via twitter 5/15/2012 1:04:35 PM -
#cbc reporter @andreahuncar looking at how people in Slave Lake are marking the anniversary of the fire today at 7:30 #slavelakeby Gareth Hampshire via twitter 5/15/2012 1:19:16 PM -

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At #slavelake fire hall this AM. Chief tells #cbc some are worried arsonist may strike again. twitpic.com
by PaulMooreCBC via twitter 5/15/2012 2:33:48 PM -

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Click here for a sneak peak of gripping documentary that will be screened at today's commemoration event in Slave Lake. -
#slavelake mayor reflecting on people's courage --putting their own lives at risk to fight the fire and get everyone out safely #cbcby andreahuncar via twitter 5/15/2012 2:46:21 PM -


At a pancake bfast in #slavelake. Folks sign wall at elementary school amid messages of hope. #CBC twitpic.com
by PaulMooreCBC via twitter 5/15/2012 2:47:51 PM -
Mayor excited to see people arriving from out of town who helped #slavelake get through the disaster: "it will be an emotional day." #cbcby andreahuncar via twitter 5/15/2012 2:48:44 PM -

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"Hope is in our hands." Theme at pancake bfast in #slavelake as today's events begin. #CBC twitpic.com
by PaulMooreCBC via twitter 5/15/2012 2:51:49 PM -
#slavelake mayor says support from within community and across canada is "overwhelming". #cbcby andreahuncar via twitter 5/15/2012 2:51:50 PM -


Set up underway at #slavelake rec centre for 10:00 ceremony to mark the anniversary. #cbc p.twimg.com
by andreahuncar via twitter 5/15/2012 2:59:10 PM -

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Audience at Slave Lake commemoration right now watching this gripping documentary on Slave Lake disaster and response. -

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