Alberta wildfires
‘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
Wildfire prompts evacuation alert for people in Waterton Lakes National Park
A wildfire burning about five kilometres south of the townsite in Waterton Lake National Park has prompted officials to warn people in the area to be ready to leave on short notice. Continue reading
‘Hard on water:’ Smoke not the only long range effect of wildfires
Researchers are studying how blackened forests affect ecosystems and water quality far downstream just as hundreds of blazes in British Columbia are darkening skies as far east as Manitoba. Continue reading
Calgary pilot captures incredible images of B.C. wildfires: ‘It looked like a volcano erupted’
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Matt Melnyk said in all his years of flying, he had not seen anything like it, adding it was pure luck that he was able to see it because of the calm conditions in the sky. Continue reading
