Donations continue to add upMore than $125 million in donations has come in to the Red Cross for Fort McMurray. The work of the Red Cross in the Fort McMurray region is far from over, he added. For some it may take months, for others it may take years and the Red Cross will be here to assist as long as needed." This puts the total amount of money the Red Cross has spent or committed since May 3 in the region at $115 million. An advisory committee, which will include representatives from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, United Way and Red Cross, will assess what each group needs to avoid a duplication of services.

Source: CBC News June 02, 2016 20:15 UTC