Officials in Alberta say there has been significant progress in the fight against wildfires in the province due to rain, cooler weather and the efforts of firefighters.
Several evacuated communities have announced re-entry plans this week while others are preparing for residents to return.
That includes the Shiningbank area of Yellowhead County, the Town of Swan Hills, Fox Creek and the municipal district of Lesser Slave River.
Alberta remains under a provincial state of emergency and there are 11 evacuation orders still in place.
An estimated 7,243 people remain displaced from their homes.
The Edmonton reception centre closed Tuesday and the one in Calgary will be ceasing operations this afternoon, but eight other reception centres remain open for affected areas….