Park commemorating 2016 wildfire opens in Fort McMurray

Park commemorating 2016 wildfire opens in Fort McMurray

The park and an adjacent playground are located in the northeast corner of Beacon Hill. The playground is named after Emily Ryan, who died during the evacuation from the Horse River Wildfire in 2016.

Nature, memory intertwine at park commemorating 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire

More than 100 people met in Beacon Hill for the opening of the Emily Ryan Playground and Reflections Lookout, and her father, Cranley Ryan, placed his hand on his heart and thanked the community for standing with his family.

RMWB opens Reflections Lookout as tribute to 2016 wildfire recovery

Reflections Lookout opens in Fort McMurray, honouring wildfire resilience FORT McMURRAY, AB— Reflections Lookout, a new community park honouring the resilience of Fort McMurray residents during and after the 2016 wildfire, officially opened Tuesday. Dozens gathered at the northeast corner of Beacon Hill Drive for the opening ceremony, which included speeches from local leaders One View from Reflections Lookout and the first walk along the trail …