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The Chestermere home along Oakmere Close was owned by Amjad Kamal, neighbour Khaleel Bhatti told Postmedia. The fire occurred while Amjad, his wife Batool Rashid and their five children were hosting his brother Asad Kamal, his wife Rafiya Kamal and their three children.
The blaze ripped through the home around 2:30 a.m. Friday, according to RCMP. A growing memorial at the fatal house fire in Chestermere Lake where seven people died. Photo taken on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Photo by Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
RCMP Cpl. Tammy Keibel said the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, though there is still no indication that the cause is criminal in nature.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Since 1975, the Pakistan Canada Association of Calgary (PCAC) has been working to promote harmony, understanding and positive relationships among Canada’s many ethnic communities, helping Albertans to connect through cultural and social events.
While COVID-19 has put a damper on such social gatherings, it has not deterred PCAC from its efforts to safely bring the community together. The group has organized car rallies to show its appreciation of front-line workers and has worked to promote the importance of public health measures. Recognizing the financial burden that has accompanied the pandemic, the association initiated food hamper drives to help those impacted get over the rough spots.