Fort McMurray reconstruction brings need for young skilled workers

A year after a massive wildfire ravaged Fort McMurray and surrounding area, the reconstruction is in full swing. And the rebuild has created opportunities for young workers.
After the flames were doused, about 2,500 dwellings were damaged in the most expensive insured disaster in Canadian history, with almost 1,600 needing to be entirely rebuilt, says Amanda Haitas, manager of economic development with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
“As of early June this year our numbers for t