More on Alberta Wildfires

• About 140 Woodlands County families forced out of homes due to wildfire

  The wildfire burning near Whitecourt appears to have shrunk a little overnight. Woodlands County Reeve Dave Kusch said it's unclear whether any homes have been damaged.

  Fire

  May 12
• Out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation south of Whitecourt, Alta.

  Woodlands County said the fire was burning east of Range Road 114 and south of Highway 43, including the West Ridge subdivision.

  Canada

  May 11
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• Alberta government prepares for 2026 wildfire season, introduces new support program

  Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says more than 550 firefighters have been hired for this year. He has also introduced a new mutual aid incentive program for municipalities.

  Fire

  May 4
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• Sandy Beach, Alta. residents remain on evacuation standby as wildfire burns homes

  Sturgeon County has issued a local state of emergency for the summer village of Sandy Beach, Alta., after wildfire claimed three homes and damaged a fourth.

  Canada

  May 3
• Large brush fire in Rocky View County under control

  Rocky View County says a large brush fire that started on Thursday near Ghost Lake, west of Calgary, is now under control and no longer considered to be active.

  Fire

  May 1
• ‘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
• 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
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• 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