A dirty, unpredictable job exposes wildland firefighters to carcinogens in an increasing array of dangerous situations, say supporters of extending to them presumptive coverage for certain cancers.

Wildland firefighters in Alberta deserve better cancer compensation, NDP says

by Local Journalism Initiative February 11, 2025

written by Local Journalism Initiative February 11, 2025

By George Lee | The MacLeod Gazette Wildland firefighters forced off the job by cancer need Alberta’s UCP government to step up and make sure they’re properly and promptly compensated, says the opposition NDP. Peggy Wright, the NDP’s jobs critic, said so-called presumptive cancer claims before the W...

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Wildland firefighters in Alberta deserve better cancer compensation, NDP says

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