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• Calgary hail storm the 2nd-costliest disaster in Canadian history after $2.8B in damage

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says a severe hail storm that battered Calgary last month is the second-costliest event in Canadian history.

  Weather

  Sep 11
• Fires and floods: 4 disasters across Canada led to record number of insurance claims in 2024

  Flooding in Toronto and elsewhere in southern Ontario, as well as in Quebec, along with the Jasper wildfire and Calgary hailstorm led to a 406 per cent increase in claims.

  Canada

  Sep 4
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• Lethbridge introduces windrow assistance for residents with mobility challenges

  The City of Lethbridge is preparing for the challenges presented by winter weather, and is offering a new windrow removal service for residents facing mobility challenges.

  Weather

  Sep 3
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• Part of Calgary’s airport to be closed for 18 months to repair damage caused by hail

  The Calgary Airport Authority says part of Calgary International Airport will be closed for a minimum of 18 months to repair damage from a massive hailstorm earlier this month.

  Consumer

  Aug 28
• Wet spring helped fend off harsh summer drought for Alberta farmers

  A cold and dry winter set the stage for a challenging summer, but rain in May and June helped alleviate many concerns for some farmers.

  Environment

  Aug 27
• Special weather statements issued for southern and central Alberta with heavy rain, wind expected

  Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement for a large swath of the province on Tuesday afternoon with wind and rain on the way.

  Weather

  Aug 27
• 1 in 3 Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll

  The number of people touched by extreme weather jumped significantly in almost every province but Alberta saw the biggest increase.

  Canada

  Aug 22
• Much of Alberta dealing with poor air quality due to wildfire smoke

  Nearly all of Alberta was under an air quality advisory on Thursday. 

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  Aug 15
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• Canada braces for wildfires, more named storms than usual this fall

  Environment Canada meteorologists said Canada will also see an above-normal hurricane season, with 17-24 named storms expected to form over the Atlantic Ocean basin this year.

  Canada

  Aug 12
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• Northern Hail Project researching intense Calgary storm

  The Northern Hail Project is the first of its kind to study high-impact hail events after chunks of ice as big as baseballs pelted parts of the Calgary area this week.

  Weather

  Aug 8
• WestJet says 10% of fleet grounded after Calgary hit by massive hailstorm

  The Calgary International Airport was pummeled by hail on Monday evening.

  Weather

  Aug 7
• Hail damages crops, greenhouses east of Calgary

  Mohamed Eldaher's crops were shredded by an intense hail storm as it moved over the Calgary area Monday, costing the family over $30,000 in losses.

  Weather

  Aug 6
• Alberta storm results in flooding, power outages in Edson

  At one point, wind gusts reached 107 km/h.

  Weather

  Aug 5
• Why Jasper wildfire shows it’s a ‘gamble’ being in Canada’s tourism industry

  As Jasper battles a wildfire and Canada stares at a year of above-normal wildfire activity, many in the tourism industry are asking if it’s worth it.

  Canada

  Jul 27
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• ‘Not good news’: Farmers stunned as BC Tree Fruits announces surprise closure

  BC Tree Fruits Collective announced its sudden closure on Friday, sending its member farmers scrambling to find new ways to get their produce to market.

  Consumer

  Jul 26
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• ‘All the ash falling’: Jasper evacuees share stories of escaping wildfire

  Jasper residents have described the shock and horror of fleeing their homes on little notice as a raging wildfire ripped through the national park and townsite in western Alberta.

  Fire

  Jul 26
• Jasper wildfire torching cherished memories along with forest and homes

  For thousands of Canadians and mountain-lovers around the world, cherished memory went up in smoke as wildfire destroyed historic properties in Jasper National Park.

  Fire

  Jul 25
• Jasper wildfire: Here’s how quickly flames engulfed a town

  It took less than two days for a fast-moving wildfire to reach the Alberta Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, where multiple structures were burned Wednesday night.

  Canada

  Jul 25
• Jasper wildfire: How to navigate filing insurance claims

  The process of filing insurance claims can often feel hard to navigate. Experts say the first step is simple: reach out to your broker.

  Canada

  Jul 25
• How Jasper’s residents can process grief after wildfire hits community

  About 25,000 people were evacuated before flames entered Jasper townsite late Wednesday, with Parks Canada confirming multiple buildings in the mountain town were impacted.

  Canada

  Jul 25
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• Jasper wildfire: Why rebuilding Alberta town may be ‘logistical nightmare’

  Once the wildfire settles and damages are fully assessed, rebuilding communities like Jasper can take years, the executive director of the Alberta Construction Association says.

  Fire

  Jul 25
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• Jasper wildfire: Up to 50% of townsite may have been destroyed

  As flames raged through Jasper, officials said they believe between 30 and 50 per cent of the townsite may have been lost to the wildfire.

  Fire

  Jul 25
• As wildfires burn, natural disasters key focus for Canada’s premiers 

  'It’s not lost on us that emergency preparedness for natural disasters is more important than ever,' Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said.

  Weather

  Jul 25
• Tornado warning ended for central Alberta as supercell activity triggers severe thunderstorms

  A low pressure system over Alberta will bring a 'smorgasbord of high-impact weather through to the end of the week, potentially ending the ongoing heat wave with a bang.'

  Weather

  Jul 24