FireSmart

• City of Kelowna working to prepare residents for the coming fire season

  As the spring melt comes to pass, the City of Kelowna is turning its attention to another seasonal risk — wildfire.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2020
• Peachland residents prepping for fire season with chipping project

  "The fire chief has decided to push ahead with the project with social distancing."

  May 10, 2020
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• Saskatchewan cabin owners advised how to help prevent wildfires from spreading

  Parks Canada said simple things like removing yard waste and trimming vegetation around homes are vital in stopping the spread of wildfires this season.

  Environment

  Jul 17, 2019
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• Removing hedges one way to fire smart your home, says Kelowna fire chief

  Okanagan fire departments are urging homeowners to be fire smart and vigilant in their community.

  Environment

  Jun 1, 2019
• Volunteers help with fire fuel cleanup in Kelowna

  Nearly a dozen volunteers in Kelowna’s Clifton neighbourhood spent Saturday morning scavenging the forest for big branches and tree limbs.

  Canada

  May 26, 2018
• Fort McMurray embraces plan to bolster wildfire prevention in region

  Lawmakers in Fort McMurray have approved a plan to help prevent destructive wildfires such as the one that ravaged the community in 2016.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2018
• Alberta to boost spending on program to help protect communities from wildfires

  The Alberta government says it will spend $45 million over the next three years to help protect communities from wildfires.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2017
• Alberta braces for start of wildfire season

  Alberta hopes higher fines and a voluntary fire prevention program will help protect communities from wildfires this year.

  Features

  Feb 26, 2017
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• Alberta hopes increased fines will help bolster wildfire prevention

  Alberta hopes higher fines, longer air tanker contracts and a voluntary fire prevention program will help protect communities from wildfires this year.

  Weather

  Feb 15, 2017
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• ‘We’re going to see more Fort McMurrays’: wildfire safety advocate

  Despite recent major wildfires in two Alberta communities, experts say Canadians aren't paying enough attention to protecting forested communities from fire.

  Features

  Jul 20, 2016