Alberta government approves $30M in disaster funding for wildfire, flood damage
Wildfires and too much rain this year will put a $30-million dent in Alberta’s finances. Continue reading
Alberta Wildfires
Paddle Prairie School to open Wednesday after Alberta wildfire smoke damage testing
While most young students in Alberta headed back to class Tuesday, the start of a new school year was delayed in Paddle Prairie. Continue reading
Park damaged in Fort McMurray fire closes early after trees toppled
The province says wet conditions this summer combined with fire-damaged soils caused the trees to fall, even in moderate winds. Continue reading
3 months after sparking, Chuckegg Creek wildfire in northern Alberta finally under control
An aggressive wildfire in northern Alberta that forced people out of their homes for a week in late May has finally been brought under control. Continue reading
Evacuation ordered, state of local emergency declared in Cypress County as wildfire moves in
Cypress County declared a state of local emergency as a wildfire burned in the area on Saturday. Continue reading
Alberta’s Chuckegg Creek wildfire now being held
The Chuckegg Creek wildfire in northern Alberta is now classified as being held. Continue reading
Wildfire alert issued for Cypress County, Alta., as 2 fires burn
Two wildfires burning near Cypress County, Alta., prompted emergency alerts for the area on Wednesday. Continue reading
This Alberta wildfire season has seen most hectares burned since 1981
According to the most recent numbers, wildfires in Alberta so far this season have burned about 817,256 hectares — the largest area in 38 years. Continue reading
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Southern Albertans enjoy campfires ahead of hotter weather
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
Many campers in southern Alberta are taking advantage of the outdoors while there is no fire ban in place, but a hot forecast next week could change things. Continue reading
Sufficient insurance key to recovery in the event of environmental disasters
The Fort McMurray wildfire in May 2016 destroyed almost 2,600 homes and resulted in many tales of hardship but Rob de Pruis says one man’s “heart-breaking” story stands out for him. Continue reading