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• Los Angeles wildfires: Alberta plans to send water bombers, other resources to California

  "Alberta is also actively working with the federal government and the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre to assess California's needs," Smith said.

  Fire

  Jan 9
• NHL postpones game between Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings due to wildfires

  The NHL says tonight's game (Jan. 8, 2024) between the Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings is being postponed.

  Fire

  Jan 8
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• TSB says glider pilot killed after his parachute failed to properly deploy

  The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has released the results of its investigation into the fatal crash of a glider near Diamond Valley in May 2024.

  Investigations

  Jan 7
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• Heaviest snowfall in a decade possible as a winter storm blasts parts of the US

  A major, disruptive winter storm was sweeping across the central U.S. on Sunday, forecasters said, bringing with it a dreaded combination of snow, ice and plunging temperatures.

  Weather

  Jan 5
• Residential parking ban coming next week for all of Edmonton

  After several substantial snowfalls so far this winter in Edmonton, a Phase 2 parking ban for residential roads will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and is expected to last 10 days.

  Traffic

  Jan 3
• RCMP issue warning after 3 vehicles fall through thin ice on Sylvan Lake

  In the past week, three vehicles have broken through thin ice on Sylvan Lake in central Alberta, prompting RCMP to remind ice fisher and other outdoor enthusiasts to be careful.

  Weather

  Dec 31, 2024
• Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada’s use of metric system turning 50

  Environment Canada's use of Celsius turns 50 years old in 2025. It was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it began.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2024
• Alberta snowpack in ‘a great spot,’ says researcher

  One researcher says mountain snow levels are relatively low for this time of year, but for much of the province, snowpack is above average.

  Weather

  Dec 28, 2024
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• Move your cars: City of Edmonton declares Phase 1 parking ban after big snowfall

  As a low-pressure system sweeps across Alberta, dumping 10 to 15 centimetres of heavy snow over Edmonton, the city has declared a seasonal parking ban on all major roads.

  Traffic

  Dec 18, 2024
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• Brace yourself, Alberta: 10-15 cm of snow expected as extreme cold cloaks the province

  A swath of Alberta already experiencing frigid temperatures (prompting extreme cold warnings in some rural areas) will also be hit with a double-whammy blast of snow.

  Weather

  Dec 17, 2024
• City of Edmonton to implement extreme weather protocols with cold on the way

  The aim of the actions is to keep vulnerable Edmontonians safe amid frigid conditions.

  Weather

  Dec 13, 2024
• Edmonton among areas in central, northern Alberta under freezing rain warning

  The weather agency advised drivers to prepare to possibly come across slippery road conditions.

  Weather

  Dec 4, 2024
• Freezing rain warning issued for parts of northern Alberta

  ECCC said Fort McMurray will be near the "northern edge of the freezing rain band."

  Weather

  Dec 2, 2024
• Some parts of northern Alberta could see up to 50 cm of snowfall by end of weekend

  By Monday, the snowfall is expected to end.

  Weather

  Nov 29, 2024
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• Winter’s arrival has home heating experts scrambling to meet demand

  The arrival of winter weather in Alberta has home heating and furnace repair experts struggling to keep up with demand.

  Consumer

  Nov 25, 2024
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• Alberta breaks out shovels, toboggans as winter blast hits province

  A thick blanket of snow covered most of Alberta on Saturday and had people out clearing sidewalks and taking full advantage of wintry weather at local sledding hills.

  Weather

  Nov 24, 2024
• ‘A long period of snowfall’ in the forecast for Alberta: Environment Canada

  Much of Alberta is under a snowfall warning with some areas expecting to get around 30 cm before the snow tapers off overnight on Saturday.

  Weather

  Nov 22, 2024
• Wild weather remains wild card as Alberta aims to fix auto insurance system

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says Alberta has experienced five of the top 10 costliest natural disasters in Canadian history, all of which have occurred since 2016.

  Consumer

  Nov 22, 2024
• Brace yourself: 3 more waves of snow set to hit Alberta this weekend

  Keep that shovel and snow brush handy: the snow that has fallen in parts of Alberta so far this week could be just a dress rehearsal for what's to come on the weekend.

  Weather

  Nov 21, 2024
• Global Calgary’s Paul Dunphy is retiring after 51 years in broadcasting

  After 49 years in broadcasting, 49 with Global Calgary, weather specialist Paul Dunphy has announced he will be retiring on December 23, 2024.

  Weather

  Nov 19, 2024
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• Wet, heavy snow causes chaos on Calgary roads

  A heavy dumping of snow for the the city of Calgary and surrounding area on Monday (Nov. 18, 2024) caused havoc on the roads.

  Weather

  Nov 18, 2024
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• Meteor lights up the skies over Alberta

  Images of a meteor streaking across the sky were caught on many dashcams and home security cameras in Alberta early Wednesday morning.

  Science

  Nov 13, 2024
• Golfing or skiing? It’s a tale of 2 seasons in Alberta

  Several city owned golf courses reopened to play in Calgary this week as much of southern Alberta is enjoying unseasonably warm weather.

  Weather

  Nov 7, 2024
• October ‘very dry’ in southern Alberta, but ‘more normal winter’ on the way: Environment Canada

  After a much drier and warmer October than normal, Albertans are being warned to prepare for the return of winter weather.

  Weather

  Nov 4, 2024