Why does the sky look yellow during a wildfire?
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The sky almost always takes on a yellow hue during wildfire season. But why does that happen? Continue reading
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Friday’s air quality forecast for Alberta amid wildfires
Special air quality statements remained in place for much of the province on Friday, as smoke from the northern Alberta wildfires made its way south. Continue reading
Special air quality statement covers nearly all Alberta due to wildfire smoke
Environment Canada issued special air quality statements from the Edmonton region all to the northern tip of the province due to smoke from the wildfires. Continue reading
Wildfire leads to mandatory evacuation order near Mackenzie County campground
A mandatory evacuation order was issued for more areas of Mackenzie County Wednesday as an out-of-control wildfire continues to burn south of High Level. Continue reading
Smoke from Alberta wildfires drifts into Okanagan
Hazy skies could remain in the region for the next few days, according to experts. Continue reading
High Level working on re-entry plan but no set date amid out-of-control wildfire: mayor
A remote northern Alberta community was put on evacuation alert due to a new wildfire, as crews further northwest continue to battle the High Level fire. Continue reading
Emergency financial assistance coming to High Level wildfire evacuees with wind set to shift Sunday
Starting Sunday, people forced out of High Level and surrounding northern Alberta communities by a 9,925-square-kilometre wildfire will be able to apply for emergency financial aid from the province. Continue reading
Okanagan weather: Cooler temperatures, wind, rain for weekend
The weather was cool in the Okanagan on Saturday, and the skies were much clearer than they were on Friday. Continue reading
Air quality advisory dropped for Edmonton & Calgary, still in effect in southern Alberta
After a couple of days of relief from the smoke, air quality statements were once again issued for much of Alberta on Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Air quality in nearly a dozen B.C. communities ‘very high risk’ on Sunday
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A thick blanket of smoke is covering nearly the entire province of British Columbia. Continue reading