Verdant Creek Wildfire
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Strong winds push smoke from Verdant Creek wildfire into CalgaryThe city received a number of calls from Calgarians who noticed a significant amount of smoke in the air on the west edge overnight.CanadaOct 6, 2017
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Fire ban lifted for Banff, Kootenay, Yoho national parksCool temperatures and precipitation in the region, including snow in Banff, have reduced the fire risk.WeatherSep 15, 2017
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Fire ban warning amped as wildfire conditions, air quality remain extreme in southwestern AlbertaWildfire information officer Matthew Anderson said authorities have had to deal with 45 fire ban infractions in the Calgary Forest Area, a strip of wilderness along the province's southwestern boundary.EnvironmentSep 7, 2017
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Verdant Creek wildfire grows; smoke could impact visibility through national parksThe wildfire was recently estimated at 15,555 hectares.WeatherSep 2, 2017
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Verdant Creek wildfire update: crews use drones to scan for hotspots“It's kind of a long, tedious, slow process that will continue for the coming weeks.”CanadaAug 22, 2017
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Verdant Creek wildfire Wednesday: small new fire starts, Sunshine Village reopensA new, small fire was started by a lightning strike in the Verdant Creek area Tuesday night.CanadaAug 9, 2017
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Verdant Creek wildfire Tuesday: crews work on spot fires, prepare to leave Sunshine VillageParks Canada says drivers should expect that Highway 93 South will continue to be affected by the Verdant Creek wildfire.CanadaAug 8, 2017
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Wildfire smoke continues to affect Highway 93 for Alberta, B.C. drivers MondayDriveBC is recommending people use Highway 93 between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. MT on Monday of the long weekend.EnvironmentAug 7, 2017
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Highway 93 closed again, bans due to Verdant Creek wildfire in place ahead of long weekendThe Verdant Creek wildfire, which has grown significantly to cover 11,000 hectares, has not crossed into Alberta yet, however the province is being greatly impacted by the blaze.CanadaAug 4, 2017
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More closures in Banff, Kootenay national parks as wildfire burnsMore trails and facilities are being closed in Banff and Kootenay national parks as crews work to contain the Verdant Creek wildfire burning in the area.CanadaAug 3, 2017
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