The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is moving into position to support Alberta’s response to unprecedented wildfires in the province.
Troops from the 3rd Battalion of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (3PPCLI) and 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1CER) are deploying in the next few days to Grande Prairie, Fox Creek, and Drayton Valley areas which have been hammered with out-of-control wildfires for more than a week, the government announced in a May 11 news release.
Army reserve soldiers from across the province will also deploy this week.
The military aid comes as Alberta expects a wave of hot weather which may increase the fire hazards….