Although residents of Waterton and nearby communities are slowly returning home after fleeing the Kenow wildfire, support is still needed.

AIR 106.1 continues to work with the Calgary and Area Helps Group to bring much needed supplies to those recovering from the wildfire evacuations.

The group is requesting the following items:

✔️NON-PERISHABLE FOODS: coffee, rice, flour, pasta, canned stews and hearty soups, snacks/bars, juices, cereals, etc
✔️WATER has been added back to the list for the fire fighters in need. There are many helpers from all over...different provinces and countries in BC to help with the efforts to contain the wild fires. Water remains a top priority at this moment.
✔️BABY/TODDLER NEEDS: diapers, food, pull ups, wipes, sippy cups, soothers etc
✔️HYGIENE PRODUCTS: individual toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, small shaving cream, men's and lady's razors, pads, tampons, adult incontinent pads.
✔️MEDICATIONS : over the counter medications small packs of allergy, cough-cold, Tylenol, Advil, band aids etc
✔️PET FOOD
✔️FIREFIGHTER GEAR

You can bring any donations to the AIR 106.1 Studios at 105 Main Street South in Airdrie from 8am-5pm.

 

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