Fire Destroys Lake Louise Staff Residence
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Hey, my name is Mike and I am raising money for my sister, Alexa, who was one of the 200 impacted by the fire that destroyed a staff residence in Lake Louise on July 3rd, 2023. Sadly, the entire building was destroyed and she lost all her things and only was able to make it out with the clothes on her back and her cell phone. We are fortunate that Alexa was able to make it out safely, as well as everyone else that was inside at the time. Due to it being a staff residence, it doesn't sound like she (or anyone else) living at the Charleston had tenant insurance.
Things she lost included her clothes, her snowboarding/outdoor gear, bedding, shoes, sentimental and personal items, bike, electronics, basically everything you can imagine that you have in your home was lost. I am raising money to help replace these items that she lost in the fire.
Alexa moved to Lake Louise two years ago and is a very passionate snowboarder and loves doing all things outside. She has worked at the Lake Louise Ski Resort the past two years in the daycare, watching local children and kids staying at the resort. She is a kind and caring person that puts the needs of others ahead of her own, Alexa is extremely sad about losing all her items and is currently staying in a hotel while the situation is sorted out.
For more information about the fire, here are some links:
The resort and area are currently closed as they assess the next steps of the situation. For anyone that has been to the area, you know how little housing they have and how small the village is. This will be a huge loss to Lake Louise and area as this residence is where most staff stay while working for the resort.
TO DONATE TO THE COMMUNITY AND EVERYONE AFFECTED BY THIS FIRE, there has been an emergency relief fund set up by the Banff Canmore Community Foundation:
Anything you can donate is greatly appreciated and would mean the world to Alexa. Thank you for reading this far and donating!
Fundraising team (2)
Mike Johnson
Organizer
Lake Louise, AB
Olivia Johnson
Team member