Edson Wildfire

• Heavy rainfall in north and central Alberta brings much-needed moisture, but also complications

  Long periods of heavy rain continue for north and central Alberta, Environment Canada said on its website.

  Weather

  Jun 18, 2023
  
• Alberta wildfires: Edson, Yellowhead County evacuation to remain until at least Wednesday

  Some Edson residents hadn't even unpacked from a wildfire evacuation last month when another emergency alert was issued Friday evening, ordering everyone to leave town again.

  Fire

  Jun 12, 2023
  
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• ‘This fire is a monster’: Yellowhead officials, residents react to another evacuation

  An extremely out of control Alberta wildfire has residents of Edson, Yellowhead County, facing yet another evacuation.

  Fire

  Jun 10, 2023
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• Alberta wildfires: all of Yellowhead County should prepare to evacuate says mayor

  As wildfires in Alberta lead to more than 10,000 people being forced to flee their homes, the mayor of Yellowhead County has advised all residents to prepare a bag.

  Fire

  May 5, 2023
• Highway 16 reopens, residents return home as wildfire burns west of Edson

  Highway 16 west of Edson, Alta. reopened early Monday morning and residents who were forced from their homes Sunday have been allowed to return as a wildfire continues to burn west of the town.

  Environment

  May 20, 2019
• Wildfire near Edson forces evacuations; Highway 16 to reopen at midnight

  Several homes were evacuated near Marlboro, Alta., about 15 kilometres west of Edson, due to a wildfire in the Alberta foothills on Sunday.

  Weather

  May 19, 2019