Edmonton—Dentons is proud to announce the Firm has joined the local community in support of Fort McMurray and is, on a pro bono basis, the sole law firm providing assistance on all legal matters associated with Fire Aid, a benefit concert for Fort McMurray residents, following the devastating wildfires and evacuation in early May.

The concert will take place in Edmonton at Commonwealth Stadium on June 29, 2016, featuring prominent Canadian musicians, including Nickelback, Blue Rodeo, Corb Lund, Dean Brody, The Rankin Family, Dallas Smith, Brett Kissel, Randy Bachman, Alan Doyle & the Beautiful Gypsies, Ian Tyson, Dear Rouge, High Valley and others. All funds raised by the concert will be donated to the Fort McMurray United Way in support of Fort McMurray’s residents and with rebuilding the damaged areas of the city. Tickets for this must-see concert are currently available and can be purchased here.

“Fire Aid will be an outstanding concert and fundraiser, and we are proud to contribute, as part of our ongoing efforts to provide much-needed support and relief for Fort McMurray,” said Carman McNary, Q.C., Managing Partner of Dentons’ Edmonton office, who is spearheading the Firm’s disaster relief efforts. “We know that together, as a community, we can have far greater impact than individually.”

During the wildfires, Dentons launched a matching program for donations by Firm members to the Red Cross, receiving an overwhelming response from across our six Canadian offices and also our global offices, enabling the Firm to donate more than CA$125,000 through these individual gifts and partner matching.  In addition to coordinating efforts with both local and nationwide initiatives on an ongoing basis, Dentons is providing workspace to displaced lawyers, through the Law Society of Alberta, our networks and social media, and a number of our Edmonton lawyers opened their homes to displaced clients and lawyers without accommodation.

“Dentons is fully committed when it comes to supporting our local communities,” said Chris Pinnington, Dentons’ Canada CEO. “Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by the Fort McMurray fires, including family, friends, clients and business contacts, as well as the firefighters, first responders and other emergency personnel who have worked—and continue to work—on their behalf.”

Carman McNary presents a cheque for CA$63,500 to Luke Buchard,
Manager of Disaster Emergency Relief, Red Cross, Alberta.

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