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CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
‘Really tough situation': Manitoba Urban Search and Rescue describes Pukatawagan evacuation efforts
Several personnel involved with evacuating the northern First Nation community of Pukatawagan as a wildfire drew closer arrived in Winnipeg on Tuesday. 'When we were flying in, the smoke was so thick at times, it was black inside the helicopter,' said Bryan Preston, a member of Manitoba Urban Search and Rescue (CAN TF-4) and team lead of the Pukatawagan evacuation. Preston was among those who flew into Pukatawagan from Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg, saying that they helped evacuate about 2,500 people from the community. CAN TF-4 is one of six teams across the country that specializes in heavy urban search and rescue, according to Ryan Schenk, Manitoba's fire commissioner. The team is also involved with technical and specialty deployments. CAN TF-4 Members of CAN TF-4 on May 30, 2025. (Bryan Preston) 'The operation was about getting evacuees out, so coordinating with the pilots coming in and out, just making sure that everybody was at the evacuation centre,' said Stephanie Couturier, a member of CAN TF-4. 'We had names and information from everybody … So anybody that hadn't come to the evacuation centre, we were able to make contact with and make sure that they knew what was happening.' Preston said that 'the biggest problem would have been communication,' adding that the community faced a power outage, which prompted them to set up Starlink internet. 'But once we established all that, it went actually fairly smooth.' Pukatawagan, Manitoba Damage from a wildfire in Pukatawagan on May 31, 2025. (Eric Umpherville) Patrick Thiessen, another team member with CAN TF-4, said limited helicopters was another challenge. 'There were so many people to move,' he said. 'My role was landing zone team lead. So we were landing the heavy helicopters, the Chinooks, on the soccer field there and getting evacuees out like that.' CT-146 aircraft, CH-146 Griffon helicopters, and CH-147 Chinook helicopters were initially used to evacuate residents, according to Mike Gagne, the deputy fire commissioner for the province. He added that there was also 'fixed-wing aircraft' in addition to the 'largely helicopter support.' Aircraft flying in Pukatawagan on June 2, 2025 (Patrick Thiessen) Aircraft flying in Pukatawagan on June 2, 2025. (Patrick Thiessen) Preston said that once members from the Canadian Armed Forces arrived a few days later, they were able to move 'a lot of people from there on.' The provincial government said the Pukatawagan evacuation is now complete in a media release on Tuesday. The community was previously placed under an evacuation order on May 28. Wind headed straight into community: fire chief Eric Umpherville, fire chief for the northern community of Brochet, said that he arrived in Pukatawagan to fight the fires on May 31. 'We had a little bit of trouble with the wind,' he said. 'The first night that I was there was pretty bad. It was in a bad direction, coming straight into the community.' Fire fighters in Pukatawagan Firefighters in Pukatawagan on June 3, 2025. (Eric Umperville) Umpherville said he was assigned one of the fire trucks in Pukatawagan, which he operated with his team, '(putting) out hot spots all day long.' 'There (were) quite a few hot spots that were in the centre of the community, on the outskirts of it, and towards the airport.' Gagne said, 'The situation and scene have been stabilized,' adding that fire crews are ensuring that all the hot spots have been dealt with. He said some individuals remain in the community to provide security and maintain essential services, including ensuring that the water treatment plant continues to run. -With files from CTV's Joseph Bernacki
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fifth Third Bancorp to Participate in the Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference
CINCINNATI, May 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) will participate in the 2025 Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference on June 10, 2025, at approximately 7:30 AM ET. Bryan Preston, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will represent the Company. Audio webcast and any presentation slides may be viewed live and for approximately 14 days after the conference through the Investor Relations section of Additionally, any slides used in the presentation will be made available in a printer-friendly format on the Company's website. About Fifth Third Bancorp Fifth Third is a bank that's as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we've been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it's one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people, and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation's highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information and press releases can be viewed at Category: Conferences View source version on Contacts Matt Curoe (Investor Relations) | 513-534-2345 Jennifer Hendricks Sullivan (Media Relations) | 614-744-7693 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Fifth Third Bancorp to Participate in the Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) will participate in the 2025 Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference on June 10, 2025, at approximately 7:30 AM ET. Bryan Preston, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will represent the Company. Audio webcast and any presentation slides may be viewed live and for approximately 14 days after the conference through the Investor Relations section of Additionally, any slides used in the presentation will be made available in a printer-friendly format on the Company's website. About Fifth Third Bancorp Fifth Third is a bank that's as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we've been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it's one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people, and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation's highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol 'FITB.' Investor information and press releases can be viewed at Category: Conferences
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fifth Third Bancorp to Participate in the BofA Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference
CINCINNATI, February 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) will participate in the BofA Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference on February 11, 2025 at approximately 1:50 PM ET. Bryan Preston, executive vice president and chief financial officer will represent the Company. Audio webcast and any presentation slides may be viewed live and for approximately 14 days after the conference through the Investor Relations section of Additionally, any slides used in the presentation will be made available in a printer-friendly format on the Company's website. About Fifth Third Bancorp Fifth Third is a bank that's as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we've been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it's one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people, and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation's highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information and press releases can be viewed at Category: Conferences View source version on Contacts Matt Curoe (Investor Relations) | 513-534-2345Jennifer Hendricks Sullivan (Media Relations) | 614-744-7693
