Alberta Summer

• Albertans brace for high August electricity bills

  The hotter it gets, the higher the demand for power. Albertans part of the Regulated Rate Option (RRO) will see their August bills hit an uncomfortable record.

  Consumer

  Aug 1, 2023
  
• Calgary Stampede has more indoor offerings as extreme weather hits parts of Alberta

  'In past years, the BMO Centre has been the place to let a rainstorm pass through but this year, we have added more covered areas and more climate-controlled spaces.'

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
  
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• Central Alberta records ‘tremendous’ amounts of rain; flooding a concern

  Environment Canada still had rainfall warnings in effect Monday for much of central and western Alberta, including places like Yellowhead County.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
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• Edmonton activates extreme weather response, extends outdoor pool hours as temperatures heat up

  The City of Edmonton is activating its extreme weather response, which focuses on keeping vulnerable people safe during the hot temperatures.

  Weather

  Aug 29, 2022
• Critical alert and several watches issued for possible tornadoes in Alberta Monday

  A critical alert was issued for a possible tornado in Clearwater County, Alta., at around 2:40 p.m. on Monday.

  Weather

  Aug 1, 2022
• Tornado confirmed near Coronation, Alta., Sunday evening

  Environment Canada confirmed there was a tornado Sunday at about 5:10 p.m. five kilometres southwest of Coronation, Alta.

  Environment

  Jul 31, 2022
• Calgary buzzing with Stampede kickoff just days away: ‘It’s so exciting’

  The first full Calgary Stampede since the pandemic officially gets underway Friday and many in the downtown core are feeling the buzz.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2022
• Weeks ahead will determine what storm season has in store for Alberta: storm chaser

  According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, there are usually more than 100 severe weather reports in Alberta every summer.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2022
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• ‘Normal’ autumn expected after one of the hottest summers ever in Alberta

  This past summer, Alberta battled a heat dome at the end of June, wildfire smoke throughout much of July and the quietest tornado season ever. So what will fall bring?

  Weather

  Sep 22, 2021
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• Alberta eclipses previous summer peak electricity use record Monday

  The previous summer peak record, set Aug. 2, 2019, was 10,822 MW.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2021