Alberta Environment
Tough return for Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement after Alberta wildfire: ‘It hurts to see’
Sixteen homes were destroyed by the massive Chuckegg Creek Wildfire at the end of May. About 15 more were damaged by flames and smoke. Continue reading
Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement residents returning home Thursday after Alberta wildfire
The community was told to leave immediately on May 29, when the massive Chuckegg Creek wildfire burning near High Level quickly doubled in size and spread. Continue reading
Thousands of Alberta residents forced out by wildfire allowed to return home
Residents of Bigstone Cree Nation and Wabasca-Demarais are now allowed to return home after being forced out due to wildfires. Continue reading
Edmonton’s very own single-use plastic ban could mirror federal one
Edmontonians will learn in the next couple of weeks how close a local ban on single-use plastic would be to the one Ottawa has planned for 2021. Continue reading
Green midway returns to Edmonton for sustainability festival
A carnival powered by renewable energy comes to Kingsway Mall in Edmonton. Continue reading
Alberta wildlife officers alert property owners after ‘drastic increase’ in bear sightings
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
Wildlife officers in northern Alberta say bear sightings have spiked. They are urging property owners to put away any potential food sources. Continue reading
144 more B.C. crew members deployed to Alberta, Yukon to tackle wildfire threats
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Those members will replace the 267 personnel who were sent to Alberta on May 22 and 23. Continue reading
What to look for in a mask for wildfire smoke
Only a few types of masks are effective in filtering fine particulate matter from wildfires. Continue reading
Alberta snowpack currently average to below average
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Alberta officials are keeping a close eye on the snowpack in the mountains west of Calgary, which could have an impact on flooding. Continue reading
Alberta wildfires grow ‘significantly’; blaze near High Level surges in size to 2,300 square kilometres
The Chuckegg Creek Fire ballooned in size between Wednesday and Thursday. As of 11 a.m. Thursday, it was approximately 2,300 square kilometres — or 230,000 hectares. Continue reading