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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
• Pilot’s decision making, deteriorating weather led to fatal northern Alberta helicopter crash: TSB

  On Jan. 1, 2021, four people were killed when a privately registered Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter went down in a farmer's field northeast of Grande Prairie.

  Weather

  May 11
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• 2 people hurt in ‘small avalanche’ in Banff National Park

  Parks Canada said everyone involved was accounted for and three people were rescued. Two people suffered minor injuries in the avalanche.

  Environment

  May 10
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• 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
• 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
• Manitoba floods continue to wreak havoc on communities across the province

  Manitoba continues to reckon with spring flooding as communities across the province battle the high waters of the Red River and other overflowing waterways.

  Canada

  May 4
• Smoke from prescribed burn causing ‘poor air quality’ in Jasper area: Environment Canada

  Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for parts of west-central Alberta on Tuesday.

  Weather

  May 3
• 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
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• Review of Edmonton’s snow-removal program finds insufficient staff, equipment

  City administration is presenting two options to increase the snow and ice removal program in Edmonton, after a review found insufficient staff and equipment to get the work done.

  Traffic

  Apr 15
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• Edmonton’s mosquito population could double without use of aerial control program

  The $500,000 in funding that was formerly dedicated to the aerial mosquito control program in Edmonton will instead be reinvested in biological control.

  Environment

  Apr 8
• City-wide street sweeping starts Monday in Edmonton

  The City of Edmonton will start its annual street-sweeping campaign on Monday, to get get rid of the built up dust and dirt leftover from the winter.  

  Traffic

  Apr 8
• Edmonton golfers rejoice: Driving range at Victoria Golf Course opens Thursday

  The 61-stall driving range will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from April 7 - 14. After that, the driving range will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. 

  Sports

  Apr 6
• Edmonton city council eliminates aerial mosquito control program

  Edmonton city council has voted to do away with a program that aims to fight the mosquito population by air.

  Weather

  Apr 5
• Moisture ‘desperately’ needed across southern Alberta after dry winter

  Farmers in southern Alberta are searching the sky for signs of rain following a dry winter and extremely hot temperatures over the summer.

  Weather

  Mar 30
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• Why does Edmonton’s water smell a bit funky?

  The odor and slightly different taste to Edmonton's tap water in recent days is a yearly occurrence, which happens because of spring runoff. 

  Weather

  Mar 22
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• Edmonton rescue officials remind residents to stay off ice during spring thaw

  As the spring thaw continues, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is reminding residents to stay away from and off the ice on the river and other bodies of water.

  Weather

  Mar 22
• Potholes, alley ruts, flooding: Navigating spring driving hazards in Edmonton

  Potholes are a sure sign of spring in Edmonton. But they're not the only driving hazard motorists need to be on the lookout for at this time of year.

  Traffic

  Mar 21
• Spring melt, blocked drains cause havoc in Edmonton alleys

  "When it started flowing into the garage it stopped being funny — kind of got a little worried at that point.”

  Weather

  Mar 20
• Snowfall warning issued for Edmonton, eastern surrounding areas

  The snowfall is expected to begin Sunday morning in the west-central part of the province, and then move eastward throughout the day.

  Weather

  Mar 19
• Spring has (almost) sprung in Edmonton!

  While spring doesn't officially arrive until Sunday morning, above-zero temperatures this week have Edmontonians trading their winter boots for runners.

  Weather

  Mar 18
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• Stormy, cloudy conditions the day of fatal plane crash near Slave Lake, Alta.: TSB report

  'Pilots need to plan ahead and consider strategies to avoid adverse weather, as well as have alternate plans should such weather be encountered,' the TSB said.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• Phase 1 parking ban lifted in Edmonton

  A citywide parking ban that went into effect in Edmonton on Friday night has been lifted.

  Traffic

  Mar 7
• Phase 1 parking ban begins in Edmonton Friday night

  The City of Edmonton is implementing a city-wide parking ban, after the city was blanketed in a fresh coat of snow. 

  Traffic

  Mar 4
• Alberta ready as wildfire season starts March 1

  Wildfire season starts in Alberta on March 1 and the province said Monday that crews and equipment have been deployed in preparation.

  Environment

  Feb 28