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• Alberta could see milder storm season this summer

  Alberta is no stranger to some severe weather, but experts are predicting this year's storm season could be a little milder than usual.

  Weather

  May 17
• 3rd northern Alberta community under local state of emergency due to flooding

  The Paddle Prairie Métis Nation Settlement has issued a local state of emergency due to localized flooding, which is also impacting two other communities in northwestern Alberta.

  Environment

  May 10
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• $744M contract awarded for Springbank reservoir west of Calgary

  Premier Jason Kenney says the province has awarded a $744-million contract for the Springbank off-stream reservoir to Vinci Construction.

  Environment

  May 5
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• 2021 heat wave over B.C., Alberta was among most extreme since 1960s: study

  The daily high of nearly 50 C in B.C. was much hotter, but it wasn't as far outside normal because the province had a higher baseline temperature than Alberta, the research found.

  Environment

  May 4
• Snowfall warnings in place for parts of western, central Alberta

  Upwards of 20 centimetres of snow is possible for some parts of Alberta by Wednesday morning. 

  Weather

  Apr 19
• Environment Canada issues fog advisory for Calgary

  Environment Canada issued a fog advisory for parts of central and southern Alberta, including Calgary, on Tuesday night.

  Weather

  Mar 2
• Wind warning: dust storm leads to collisions, brief highway closure near Taber

  A strong dust storm reduced visibility near Taber on Monday afternoon, resulting in several collisions and triggering the closure of Highway 3 for a few hours.

  Weather

  Feb 7
• Large crash closes Highway 1 east of Calgary as strong wind, snow pummels southern Alberta

  Periods of poor visibility are likely for Calgary as blowing snow is expected to arrive in the city late Monday afternoon.

  Weather

  Jan 31
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• Southern Ontario under ‘extreme cold warning’ with wind chills of -30: Environment Canada

  According to a statement issued by Environment Canada, wind chill values are hovering around -30 for Saturday morning for almost all of southern Ontario.

  Weather

  Jan 29
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• Avalanche warning in B.C. and Alberta expanded

  A warning from Avalanche Canada about warm weather increasing the avalanche risk has been expanded through southeastern B.C.

  Environment

  Jan 22
• Quick overnight thaw leads to water main breaks in a dozen Calgary communities Thursday

  Homes in a dozen communities across Calgary were without water Thursday morning following a rash of water main breaks.

  Weather

  Jan 20
• Homeless man believed to have frozen to death in Alberta: RCMP

  RCMP say a man experiencing homelessness was found dead inside his tent in a central Alberta town.

  Weather

  Jan 18
• Winter blast with high winds and snow expected for Calgary and Cochrane

  A rapid drop in temperature will likely occur with the northwest winds, and wet surfaces may freeze causing icy conditions.

  Weather

  Jan 16
• Calgary non-profit offers support to displaced downtown high-rise residents

  On Dec. 27, hundreds of residents at Westview Heights apartment building had to evacuate after several water pipes burst, leading to flooding, heating and electrical issues.

  Consumer

  Jan 8
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• Extreme cold injuries: Dozens of Albertans suffer falls and frostbite so far in 2022

  So far in 2022, emergency responders have been called to 95 falls, Alberta Health Services said. But the cold weather isn't just causing physical challenges, says Hope Mission.

  Health

  Jan 6
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• Extreme weather in Alberta leads to extreme cleanups — and there’s more on the way

  Environment Canada reissued an extreme cold weather warning for Thursday and Friday night for the city of Calgary and Rocky View County near Cochrane.

  Consumer

  Dec 30, 2021
• Fires, floods, smoke and wind: Canada’s most intense weather events in 2021

  It was a big year for big weather — and many of the events were connected, in one way or another.

  Weather

  Dec 30, 2021
• Extreme cold weather warning lifted for Calgary, Cochrane area

  Calgary and the Cochrane area are getting a break from the deep freeze. Environment Canada has lifted an extreme cold weather advisory.

  Weather

  Dec 29, 2021
• New warming space, expanded DOAP team to help homeless Calgarians

  The City of Calgary has approved spending $750,000 to coordinate a community hold weather response to support Calgarians experiencing homelessness. 

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2021
• Uptick in cancelled flights due to wickedly cold weather in Alberta

  Canadian airlines say most of their cancellations have been weather related. Snow and frigid weather in Western Canada have caused travel disruptions.

  Consumer

  Dec 27, 2021
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• Winter storms projected to roll into B.C. Southern Interior; highway warnings issued

  Snowfall projections weren't offered for many areas, but Environment Canada said the Trans Canada Highway is expected to get 30 to 40 centimetres of snow with this latest storm.

  Weather

  Dec 17, 2021
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• B.C.’s Coquihalla Highway set to reopen Dec. 20 for commercial travel, buses

  Repair crews have been working 24 hours a day since the initial damage in mid-November, according to the Ministry of Transportation.

  Weather

  Dec 15, 2021
• Snow squall warning issued for Calgary and surrounding areas

  Environment Canada issued a snow squall warning for Calgary and surrounding areas, including Cochrane and Airdrie, on Saturday.

  Weather

  Dec 11, 2021
• Freezing rain falls overnight in Edmonton, other parts of central and southern Alberta

  Freezing rain fell overnight across central Alberta, leaving area highways treacherous and some closed Wednesday morning in the Edmonton region.

  Weather

  Dec 7, 2021