Heat warning issued for parts of northern and central Alberta, including Edmonton
A heat warning was issued for parts of northern and central Alberta on Monday afternoon, including for the city of Edmonton. Continue reading
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Strathcona County wildfire under control Friday
A wildfire burning in northern Strathcona County for nearly a week has been brought under control by fire crews. Continue reading
Campers describe harrowing escape from Alberta wildfire: ‘I was hysterical. I didn’t know where he was’
By Kim Smith Reporter
Mikal and her 10-year-old son went in the vehicle and her 14-year-old son followed with the quad. The fire jumped so fast that her son got separated. Continue reading
Alberta bee population feels impact of prolonged winter
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Beekeepers are busily working to restore Fallentimber Meadery’s hives after a long cold winter. Continue reading
Firefighters respond to several small wildfires west of Edmonton
Firefighters responded to several small fires along railroad tracks in Parkland County on Tuesday. Continue reading
Calgary temperature expected to hit 30 C on Tuesday, a rare occurrence in May
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
Things are really going to heat up in Calgary on Tuesday with a forecasted high of 30 C. The city could even break a 94-year-old record if the temperature climbs above 30.6 C. Continue reading
Firefighters battle flare-ups at wildfire burning outside of Bruderheim
Hours after fire crews said a wildfire burning outside of Bruderheim, Alta. was being held, firefighters were battling flare-ups as the fire’s behaviour appeared to begin changing very quickly late Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Wildfire in Strathcona County being held but ‘definitely not under control’: official
The deputy fire chief for Strathcona County Emergency Services says he expects firefighters to be working on a persistent wildfire east of Edmonton throughout the week after it first broke out on Saturday. Continue reading
Wildfire in Westlock County contained, but flare-ups possible Monday
A wildfire burning in Westlock County has been brought under control but fire crews warned that flare-ups were possible on Monday with the temperatures set to soar. Continue reading
Wind and dry temperatures cause problems for fire crews battling central Alberta grass fire
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
Fire crews in central Alberta battled a stubborn grass fire that was fuelled by dry conditions and gusty winds. Continue reading
