Alberta wildfires
Waterton townsite opens to public Wednesday as Kenow fire remains held
In its last update, officials said the fire remains active but is being held. Continue reading
Waterton wildfire update: phased re-entry into townsite ‘going very well’
A phased re-entry for residents, leaseholders and business owners in the Waterton townsite began Tuesday. Continue reading
Phased re-entry for Waterton townsite to begin Tuesday
Parks Canada says a phased re-entry for the Waterton townsite will begin on Tuesday. Continue reading
CFB Suffield base commander responds to residents impacted by grass fire: ‘We understand their frustration and anger’
A family that operates a ranch in Bindloss, Alta. says it could be five years before they can winter their cattle on land destroyed in a grass fire that may have spread from a fire at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Suffield. Continue reading
Castle Mountain Resort still under mandatory evacuation
By Elaine Van Rootselaar
More than 130 homes and structures were evacuated on Tuesday as a precautionary measure because of the Kenow wildfire. Continue reading
Stepping up to the line of fire: crews from across southern Alberta battle Kenow wildfire
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
“We were deployed into the townsite and our priority was to protect structures and property inside the town of Waterton.” Continue reading
Waterton wildfire update: re-entry to park, townsite could take weeks
Although wildfires burning in Waterton Lakes National Park continue to produce widespread smoke, a special air quality statement issued for several communities in the area has now concluded. Continue reading
Waterton wildfire Wednesday: Townsite ‘not in jeopardy’ but 5 homes lost in M.D. of Pincher Creek
Officials in the M.D. of Pincher Creek said a re-entry plan is being formulated and a weather forecast of rain and little wind is expected to help the area. Continue reading
Wildfire destroys ranch on east boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
An Alberta ranching family near Waterton Lakes National Park is vowing to rebuild after a wildfire destroyed their property. Continue reading
