A study by researchers at the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering suggests it’s possible to predict where lightning will strike and how often. Continue reading →

Climate change didn’t directly cause major wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia this year but it did contribute to their extreme nature, says a University of Alberta researcher. Continue reading →

A special air quality statement issued for Calgary due to wildfires burning throughout the province had ended by Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading →

The Kenow Mountain wildfire, which has already prompted an evacuation of Waterton Lakes National Park as well as the Waterton town site, has grown and moved closer to the town site, according to Parks Canada. Continue reading →

As of 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, all air quality advisories had been dropped. Continue reading →

A special air quality statement for Calgary remained in place on Friday amid lingering smoke from forest fires in B.C. and southern Alberta. Continue reading →

The Alberta government issued an emergency alert calling for a “voluntary evacuation” of Waterton Lakes National Park in the southwest part of the province on Tuesday night because of a “serious wildfire” that threatened to affect the resort community. Continue reading →