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Firefighters aided by cooler weather make some progress but the "battle is not over", warn officials.

The city of Kelowna was in a 'good position' on Monday, with cool weather having helped firefighters attack — rather than defend against — the out-of-control McDougall Creek fire.

Calgarians continue to accommodate and support their northern neighbours, who are fleeing a devastating wildfire near Yellowknife.

Calgarians continue to accommodate and support their northern neighbours, who are fleeing a devastating wildfire near Yellowknife.

An estimated 50 homes have been lost to the McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna, though the tally is not yet complete, officials said Monday.

‘Thank the firefighters that are out there kicking ass’

The McDougall Creek wildfire ripped through the community on Aug. 18

The McDougall Creek wildfire ripped through the community on Aug. 18

Seven Victoria residents were among the 1,200 passengers who died on ship in 1915

Seven Victoria residents were among the 1,200 passengers who died on ship in 1915