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• High winds blow roof off school, wreak havoc across Alberta

  Wind gusts of 80 to over 120 kilometres an hour swept across Alberta on Sunday, downing trees and power lines, tipping sheds and ripping sections of roofs from buildings.

  Weather

  Mar 9
• Much of Alberta, parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan set to see dangerous winds

  The weather agency says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, trees and soft shelters.

  Weather

  Mar 8
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• Meteorologists warn Alberta travel could be tricky, up to 30 cm of snow forecast

  A large swath of southern Alberta is under a snowfall warning, with up to 30 centimetres of snow forecast to fall in some areas before the snow tapers off by Saturday morning.

  Environment

  Feb 27
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• Teen killed in avalanche at popular ski resort west of Calgary

  Alberta RCMP said two people became trapped in an avalanche west of Calgary. A 15-year-old was found unresponsive and was killed.

  Weather

  Feb 27
• Heavy snowfall, high wind warnings issued for much of southern Alberta

  Another winter storm is on the way for southern Alberta with up to 30 cm of snow and wind gusts around 130 km/h in some areas forecast for Friday.

  Traffic

  Feb 26
• Calgary family living in a car calls for more resources for unhoused families

  A Calgary family, forced to live in their car, are shedding light on the challenges of finding shelter for families that want to stat together.

  Economy

  Feb 24
• Much of Alberta could see 10 to 30 cm of snow this week

  A majority of central and southern Alberta are under winter storm and snowfall warnings, with 10 to 40 centimetres expected starting on Monday.

  Weather

  Feb 15
• Fireball lights up Alberta sky

  A fireball lit up the sky over central Alberta on Tuesday morning, with people not just seeing it, but also hearing the roar and feeling the meteor rumble.

  Science

  Feb 10
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• Record snow drought in Western US raises concerns for water shortages and wildfires

  With thousands of warm temperature records being broken across the U.S. Midwest this winter, scientists say snow cover and snow depth are at their lowest levels in decades.

  Weather

  Feb 10
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• Edmonton’s warm weather good for summer businesses — challenging for winter events

  Many people in Alberta are heading outside to enjoy the sun and above-zero temperatures, but the warm weather is creating challenges for some winter events.

  Weather

  Feb 5
• Record-setting temperatures in Alberta prompt warnings about wildfire danger

  This week's record-setting temperatures in southern Alberta, combined with strong winds, a recent lack of precipitation and dry conditions, mean a growing danger of wildfires.

  Weather

  Feb 5
• Temperatures soar in Western Canada as eastern parts of the country bundle up

  Soaring temperatures across much of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan on Wednesday and Thursday are creating spring-like conditions that could break records.

  Weather

  Feb 4
• Alberta’s Balzac Billy predicts 6 more weeks of winter

  Alberta's furry mascot forecaster, Balzac Billy, cast a shadow when he emerged from his winter burrow on Groundhog Day, predicting six more weeks of winter for Albertans.

  Weather

  Feb 2
• Severe winter storm in Eastern Canada impacts flights in and out of Edmonton

  YEG says the severe weather continues to impact flights at the airport. Over the past three days, 23 arrivals and 25 departures have been cancelled.

  Weather

  Jan 26
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• Much of Canada faces extreme cold, heavy snow in latest winter blast

  Extreme cold is expected in many parts of the country from the Prairies to the Maritimes, with heavy snow also forecast for Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

  Weather

  Jan 25
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• Edmonton community pays for its own school windrow removal

  Central McDougall residents said after the city bladed roads, the windrows left behind posed a risk to kids trying to get to school, as well as people with mobility concerns.

  Traffic

  Jan 22
• Edmonton activates its extreme weather response, adds more shelter spaces

  With the temperature in Edmonton expected to take a big drop starting Wednesday, the city has activated its extreme weather response.

  Weather

  Jan 21
• Edmontonians frustrated with windrows left from residential snow-clearing

  Despite residential snow-clearing now being 75 per cent complete, Global News has received dozens of complaints about the windrows that were left on roadways and sidewalks.

  Traffic

  Jan 20
• 2025 is in the top 10 for Canada’s severe weather-related insured losses

  A new report found that 2025 ranks in the top 10 years of all time for the most insured damages caused by severe weather in Canada.

  Weather

  Jan 20
• 90% of Edmonton drivers ignored latest seasonal parking ban: City report

  City council is discussing how to get Edmontonians to comply with parking bans for snow clearing and a new report shows only 10 per cent of people obeyed the latest ban.

  Traffic

  Jan 19
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• Extreme fire risk prompts concerns over Lethbridge River Valley encampments

  The extreme fire danger in Lethbridge River Valley has prompted a call from the city for members of the public to report any fires they see at encampments. .

  Fire

  Jan 19
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• Edmonton residential parking ban, snow clearing to resume Saturday night

  Since the Phase 2 ban went into effect on Jan. 12, the City of Edmonton says crews having completed 43 per cent of residential roads and aims to get to them all by Friday, Jan. 23.

  Traffic

  Jan 16
• Edmonton snow-clearing raises mobility concerns as mayor recognizes change is needed

  Mayor Andrew Knack says this winter's unusually large snowfall has exposed gaps in the city’s removal strategy — and shows funding has not kept pace with Edmonton’s growth.

  Traffic

  Jan 14
• Edmonton drivers frustrated with getting stuck in the snow: ‘It’s abysmal’

  The Alberta Motor Association says call volumes for roadside assistance are up four times more than normal, with 80 per cent of those drivers requiring full services.

  Weather

  Jan 13