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alberta wildfire 2016
Ten per cent of the city was destroyed.
The bronze cross will be displayed in the city's centre.
The city's forecast shows light rain on Thursday.
Volunteer firefighter Tom Burton says more people need to be prepared.
"Everything around you was burning."
"$1. Some burn marks ... pick up in Abasand."
But it's not all bad news.
Just call him Noah.
Residents want to get the oilsands hub back on its feet.
Even strangers showed up with gifts for the birthday boy.