Alberta gearing up for wildfire season
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Officially running from March 1 to Oct. 31, the province is putting firefighters, equipment and aircraft in place ahead of the season. Continue reading
Alberta wildfires
Inhaling smoke from wildfires equal to smoking a few packs a day: researcher
The smoke is like a “chemical soup” that can be trapped in the lungs and cause a number of health issues, the University of Alberta researcher said. Continue reading
Fort McMurray man writes book on losing 330 lbs after 2016 wildfire
Tony Bussey has written a book about losing 330 pounds, motivated by his experience of evacuating the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires. Continue reading
‘No answers for me’: Chief says First Nations left out of McMurray fire response
A news report suggests there was no emergency plan for First Nation communities near Fort McMurray during the devastating 2016 wildfire. Continue reading
Mental-health struggles, depression linger after Fort McMurray wildfire: study
Newly published research suggests the fire cast a lasting shadow over the lives of many residents who are still experiencing elevated rates of depression and related mental-health problems. Continue reading
Rocking Heart Ranch continues rebuild after Kenow fire
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
The fire destroyed all but one major structure on the property, a shop Garner is currently living in. Continue reading
RCMP charge man with arson in August wildfire in Crowsnest Pass
RCMP say a man has been charged with arson for allegedly starting a wildfire in southern Alberta. Continue reading
Montana’s Boundary wildfire spills over into Canada, triggers ‘extreme fire behaviour’ in Alberta
Parks Canada says fire behaviour from the Boundary wildfire had increased Friday afternoon due to dry and windy conditions. Continue reading
Evacuation alert lifted for Waterton Lakes National Park
Parks Canada has lifted the evacuation alert and reopened much of Waterton Lakes National Park after the region received more than 30 millimetres of rain. Continue reading
Slight wildfire growth near Waterton as evacuation alert remains in place
Parks Canada sent out an evacuation alert on Thursday that warned people to be ready to leave the area quickly. Continue reading