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Aerial photo of the town of Slave Lake:

 

[KennyBanyeah]

I wonder if Paul Dorodooshbag realizes how many British Columbians have worked in the Fort Mac area over the last 20 years or so.

Two years ago I was involved in a multi-disciplinary study on the benefits and impacts of the tar sands, not just in Alberta but across Canada. The indirect economic impact that the Oil Sands region had on other provinces was significant, with one province's numbers suggesting that almost 20% of their economy was in some way related to the Oil Sands developments. BC was not quite that high, and I don't remember the exact numbers, but it was hefty (I wasn't involved in the economics portion of the study).

Some people need to just STFU, or as Judge said, just stop tweeting.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

People will remember the chateau lacombe.

memo to the folks at Chateau Lacombe ... you should have done something like this

All the hotels in Fort saskechewn are free for fort McMurray evacuties and most of the restaurants r offering free food.pl.spread the word.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Two years ago I was involved in a multi-disciplinary study on the benefits and impacts of the tar sands, not just in Alberta but across Canada. The indirect economic impact that the Oil Sands region had on other provinces was significant, with one province's numbers suggesting that almost 20% of their economy was in some way related to the Oil Sands developments. BC was not quite that high, and I don't remember the exact numbers, but it was hefty (I wasn't involved in the economics portion of the study).

Theres no doubt the oil sands have a huge economic impact for the better on surrounding provinces and their citizens ... but .. when you change your outlook to include the long term ? Ill stop there because I dont eat ALL the granola

/my buddy thinks his house is toast ... he worked in the oil patch as an electrician for 5 years until he was laid off in November ... because of the downturn in the market he couldnt sell the house and take the loss so he held it and rented ... feel so bad!

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Theres no doubt the oil sands have a huge economic impact for the better on surrounding provinces and their citizens ... but .. when you change your outlook to include the long term ? Ill stop there because I dont eat ALL the granola

/my buddy thinks his house is toast ... he worked in the oil patch as an electrician for 5 years until he was laid off in November ... because of the downturn in the market he couldnt sell the house and take the loss so he held it and rented ... feel so bad!

I'm with you buddy. I'm not in love with the Oil Sands. We've fucked up a lot in that area (both economically and environmentally) and I'm just not a fan of how we handled the whole thing as Canadians. That being said they were/are a strong driver of the Canadian economy. People who have enjoyed Canadian prosperity need to tone down their distaste for the Oil Sands at a time like this.

There is a much better time for these arguments.

The focus right now should be on the people losing their homes. Most of them aren't the decision makers who are responsible for the wrongs (real or perceived) of the oil industry, but just a bunch of tradesmen working to feed their families.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I dont wanna say its ironic but everyone needs gas up there, they couldnt get any yesterday to move all their vehicles/toys and they definitley cant get any today ... my buddy just shared a whole bunch of posts on facebook of random companies/citizens offering to truck up free gas

Our company truck is heading up towards Fort Mac soon with a large slip tank of gas and some diesel. Leaving Edmonton in an hour or so. You can message me or call Dave at 403-xxx-xxxx if you are in need!

 

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I'm with you buddy. I'm not in love with the Oil Sands. We've fucked up a lot in that area (both economically and environmentally) and I'm just not a fan of how we handled the whole thing as Canadians. That being said they were/are a strong driver of the Canadian economy. People who have enjoyed Canadian prosperity need to tone down their distaste for the Oil Sands at a time like this.

There is a much better time for these arguments.

The focus right now should be on the people losing their homes. Most of them aren't the decision makers who are responsible for the wrongs (real or perceived) of the oil industry, but just a bunch of tradesmen working to feed their families.

 

[puckhead]

whoa

 

[jstewismybastardson]

 

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I hope Graham goes on a birdie binge.

 

[Dacks]

Christ, when I first scrolled down, I thought that was a picture of dead bodies the firefighters had pulled out of a house.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Christ, when I first scrolled down, I thought that was a picture of dead bodies the firefighters had pulled out of a house.

just a word kinda about that because its what the first responders and firefighters are facing ... my friend was saying he got a facebook post from a Slave Lake citizen summarizing what to expect on returning to your fire damaged home ... and one of the tips or observations from this person who lived through the Slave Lake fire from a few years back was that bullets will be exploding everywhere ... lots of gun owners ... lots of ammunition in the burned debris exploding ... yikes!

 

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Pretty good read:

Used by many and loved by few, Fort McMurray deserves only our support

 

[Comeds]

Pretty good read:

Used by many and loved by few, Fort McMurray deserves only our support

That video at the bottom is pretty incredible. I cannot imagine seeing that on the horizon.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Pretty good read:

Used by many and loved by few, Fort McMurray deserves only our support

That's a well-written piece. I agree with it too.

It's disgusting to think that so many people's first thoughts are either:

1) This is all the NDP's/Liberals fault!! How dare they win a democratic election over my beloved and corrupt conservatives???

or,

2) This is all about climate change and Fort McMurrians are responsible!! It couldn't possibly have anything to do with a very strong El Nino and/or Indian Ocean Dipole this year. No!! Fort Mac brought this one on themselves.

People are in danger and so many people's first reaction is to spout their political agenda and show every one how "right" they were. Fuck 'em.

One positive out of this is that my Facebook herd has been substantially thinned this week.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Oh and still no reported deaths!! Well done folks!!

 

[esls79]

Oh and still no reported deaths!! Well done folks!!

Black spruce lives matter

 

[juliansteed]

Oh and still no reported deaths!! Well done folks!!

That really is incredible given how disastrous this was. Property can be replaced. People can't be. Hopefully pet casualties were few.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Black spruce lives matter

There were also some White Birch ya racist mofo!!