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• Alberta Wildfire on what to do — and what not to do — as May long weekend approaches

  The May long weekend is the kickoff to summer for many Albertans itching to enjoying the outdoors, but it comes at a precarious time in the province's wildfire season.

  Fire

  May 14
• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for large area of southern Alberta, Saskatchewan

  Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a large area from just east of Calgary to just west of Saskatoon.

  Weather

  May 12
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• Southern Alberta municipalities say emergency preparedness critical

  From 72-hour emergency kit tips to full-on disaster simulations, several southern Alberta municipalities are preparing for potential emergencies during Emergency Preparedness Week.

  Canada

  May 7
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• Thick, black smoke from west end brush fire seen across Edmonton

  A plume of thick, black smoke was seen across the city from the fire that appeared to be originating from an area near the west leg of Anthony Henday Drive.

  Fire

  May 6
• Sturgeon County wildfire wipes out family farm

  The community of Sturgeon County, Alta., has rallied behind a family whose ranch was destroyed by wildfire on Saturday, helping to move livestock and setting up a GoFundMe drive.

  Fire

  May 5
• Albertans urged to be fire smart heading into hot, dry May weekend

  'We have really dry conditions. All of the snow has melted and all the vegetation and grass is really dry, which makes it easier for a wildfire to start.'

  Fire

  May 2
• Warm, windy weather pushing wildfire risk higher across Alberta

  It’s warming up, windy and dry across much of the province – and one doesn’t need to be a weather expert to know what that means during spring in Alberta.

  Weather

  Apr 25
• Monday’s spring storm saw parts of Alberta get 20 cm of snow

  Environment and Climate Change Canada first issued a spring snowfall warning for parts of Alberta on Sunday.

  Weather

  Apr 22
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• April snowfall warning issued for parts of southern and central Alberta

  Environment and Climate Change Canada warned that despite the forecast, there is still some "uncertainty" with the weather system.

  Weather

  Apr 20
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• Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village catches fire east of Edmonton

  RCMP said several buildings caught fire Friday at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village and evacuations occurred briefly in the surrounding rural area east of Edmonton.

  Fire

  Apr 18
• Fire advisories popping up in Alberta as Edmonton firefighters respond to more blazes

  It's a precarious time in Alberta's wildfire season, when a warm and/or windy day could lead to flames spreading out of control. 

  Fire

  Apr 18
• Canada’s first tornado of the year confirmed Saturday near Brooks, Alta.

  Environment Canada has confirmed Canada's first tornado of the year was spotted on Saturday near Rolling Hills, Alta., about 200 km east of Calgary.

  Environment

  Apr 14
• Dangerous avalanche conditions forecast to continue through the weekend

  Avalanche Canada is warning about dangerous avalanche conditions in the Rocky Mountains of southern Alberta and British Columbia.

  Weather

  Mar 28
• Major Edmonton roads reopen amid central Alberta snow event, road conditions still poor: police

  Shortly after 8 a.m. on Friday, the Edmonton Police Service said it had reopened Whitemud Drive in both directions.

  Weather

  Mar 28
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• Wintry weather hits much of Canada, Edmonton area sees poor road conditions

  The RCMP in the Edmonton area issued an overnight warning, advising the public to stay off the roads unless travel is necessary.

  Weather

  Mar 28
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• ‘Now is not the time to be in the backcountry,’ Avalanche experts say

  Avalanche experts are warning backcountry enthusiasts of very dangerous snow conditions in the mountains of southwestern Alberta and southeastern British Columbia.

  Environment

  Mar 25
• Lousy Smarch weather: Wet snow, freezing rain expected in Alberta

  Buckle up Alberta, and don't swap our your tires quite yet — third winter is on the way for parts of the province.

  Weather

  Mar 25
• The 5 senses of spring: How climate change is shaping our seasonal experience

  Spring is about transformation, a season often marked by its dynamic sights, smells, sounds and tastes. As humans change the climate, our experience of the season is changing, too.

  Environment

  Mar 22
• Snowfall warning issued for Edmonton, much of central Alberta

  Environment and Climate Change Canada issued snowfall warnings for much of central and northern Alberta on Wednesday morning.

  Weather

  Mar 12
• Gondola full of passengers falls to the ground at Kicking Horse resort

  The Golden Eagle Express at Kicking Horse Resort near Golden, B.C. has been shut down for the day after a gondola car fell to the ground and several people received minor injuries.

  Sports

  Mar 10
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• Banff’s meteorological winter has been driest on record, Environment Canada says

  The town of Banff, Alberta has just experienced its driest meteorological winter on record with just a quarter of its normal precipitation.

  Weather

  Mar 6
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• Edmontonians struggle to continue winter sports during warm weather

  The unseasonably warm seasonal stretch is making it difficult to keep winter sporting events going as Edmonton deals with above-zero temperatures.

  Weather

  Mar 2
• Avalanche Canada issues warning for most of B.C., Alberta mountains

  Avalanche Canada says the warning is in effect from Thursday through Monday, covering most of the provinces' forecast regions. 

  Weather

  Feb 27
• Southern Alberta farmers optimistic for 2025 growing season

  Although the season ahead looks promising for the agriculture industry, experts say it's too soon to tell, and have concerns surrounding snowpack in the mountains and foothills.

  Environment

  Feb 21