Alberta Weather
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Landspout tornado spotted in central Alberta near StettlerA tornado was spotted east of Red Deer near Stettler in central Alberta Wednesday afternoon, picking up dirt from farmers fields and becoming visible from several kilometres away.WeatherMay 31
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Alberta wildfires: Military helping airlift evacuees out of Fort Chipewyan as threat increasesThe efforts to get people out of Fort Chipewyan were ramped up Wednesday and the Canadian Armed Forces is using a C-130J Hercules to airlift people south to Fort McMurray.FireMay 31
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Alberta wildfires: Fort Chipewyan, accessible by boat and air only, ordered to evacuateThe wildfire is threatening Fort Chipewyan, north of Fort McMurray and only accessible by air and water, and evacuations are underway to airlift people south.FireMay 30
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Heavy rain expected across northern, western Alberta: Will it be enough to dampen wildfires?Between 50 to 75 mm of rain is expected and Alberta Wildfire is hoping for a long, steady shower that will soak in, rather than short bursts that could bring lightning.WeatherMay 22
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Wildfires raging through Western Canada as hot, dry weather persistsHot and dry conditions are expected to continue as wildfires throughout Western Canada have forced thousands of evacuations and air quality warnings due to smoke.WeatherMay 16
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order lifted for Drayton Valley, parts of Brazeau CountyAfter being forced out by wildfire, the Town of Drayton Valley and parts of Brazeau County are being allowed to return Tuesday, May 16.FireMay 16
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Alberta wildfires: Some oil and gas shutting in production againSome oil and gas companies in Alberta are once again shutting in production as hot and dry conditions exacerbate the wildfire situation in the energy-producing province.FireMay 16
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order issued for ValleyviewAn evacuation order was issued for the Town of Valleyview, the northern Alberta home to about 2,000 people, at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 15.FireMay 15
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Overnight temperatures to bring relief in upcoming B.C. and Alberta heat waveAlberta is bracing for an unseasonable heat wave with daytime highs soaring up to 15 degrees above normal over the coming days, overnight temperatures said to provide relief.WeatherMay 11
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Wildfire risk grows as Alberta and B.C. prepare for early heat waveWestern Canada is bracing for an unseasonable heat wave and dry spell that will raise the risk of wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia over the coming days.FireMay 10
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