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East Prairie Métis Settlement sues Alberta over wildfire response

8/23/2026

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East Prairie Métis Settlement has sued the Alberta government over its 2023 wildfire response.
The Grizzly Complex fire burned about 90% of EPMS land, destroying 54 homes and 180,000 hectares.
The lawsuit alleges only one crew was deployed while airtankers were redirected, favoring non-Métis areas.
The claim seeks $19 million for timber loss, $12 million for carbon credits, plus compensation for homes, belongings and traditional sites.

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East Prairie Métis Settlement has sued the Alberta government over its 2023 wildfire response.
The Grizzly Complex fire burned about 90% of EPMS land, destroying 54 homes and 180,000 hectares.
The lawsuit alleges only one crew was deployed while airtankers were redirected, favoring non-Métis areas.
The claim seeks $19 million for timber loss, $12 million for carbon credits, plus compensation for homes, belongings and traditional sites.