More on Alberta Wildfires

• ‘Who we are’: Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later

  Thick, blackened and maimed tree stumps dot nearly every major road in the hilly community enveloped by some of Canada's largest oil reserves.

  Canada

  May 1
• Alberta mountain towns deal with ‘low-grade anxiety’ as wildfire season begins

  Alberta Forestry Minister Todd Loewen said in a statement that crews have already responded to 27 new wildfires in the province this year.

  Environment

  Mar 8
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• Alberta weather watchers say recent snow not enough to alleviate drought concerns

  Despite the heavy snowfall across much of Western Canada this week, farmers, ranchers and firefighters say it may not be enough to make up for the dry winter so far.

  Fire

  Feb 18
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• Alberta government announces purchase of new waterbombers to fight wildfires

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the minister of forestry and parks have announced the province's plan to purchase five new De Havilland waterbombers.

  Fire

  Feb 17
• 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
• Dry conditions spark concerns about wildfires in southern Alberta

  A lack of precipitation in recent months has prompted growing concerns about the danger of wildfires across much of southern Alberta.

  Environment

  Oct 28, 2025
• Return to hot summer weather prompts warning about danger of new Alberta wildfires

  With close to 50 wildfires still burning across Alberta and temperatures this weekend forecast to be about 10 C above normal people are being warned of the danger of new fires.

  Fire

  Sep 5, 2025
• Students from Alberta community ravaged by wildfire forced to attend school 135 km away

  More than two dozen elementary and high school students from Chipewyan Lake have to attend schools in Wabasca, a hamlet located about 135 kilometres south of their homes.

  Fire

  Sep 1, 2025
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• Air quality warnings issued in Alberta, Sask. as wildfire smoke blankets provinces

  Edmonton had bad air quality due to a blaze at a recycling plant over the weekend and now, wildfire smoke drifting across the Prairies is worsening conditions in Alberta and Sask.

  Weather

  Sep 1, 2025
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• Cenovus Energy reports reduced oil production due to spring wildfires

  One of Canada's biggest oil producers said Wednesday that it took a hit to its bottom line due to spring wildfires in northern Alberta.

  Economy

  Jul 31, 2025