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City of Kelowna working to prepare residents for the coming fire seasonAs the spring melt comes to pass, the City of Kelowna is turning its attention to another seasonal risk — wildfire.CanadaJun 6, 2020
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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 spreadingParks Canada said simple things like removing yard waste and trimming vegetation around homes are vital in stopping the spread of wildfires this season.EnvironmentJul 17, 2019
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Removing hedges one way to fire smart your home, says Kelowna fire chiefOkanagan fire departments are urging homeowners to be fire smart and vigilant in their community.EnvironmentJun 1, 2019
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Volunteers help with fire fuel cleanup in KelownaNearly a dozen volunteers in Kelowna’s Clifton neighbourhood spent Saturday morning scavenging the forest for big branches and tree limbs.CanadaMay 26, 2018
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Fort McMurray embraces plan to bolster wildfire prevention in regionLawmakers in Fort McMurray have approved a plan to help prevent destructive wildfires such as the one that ravaged the community in 2016.CanadaJan 31, 2018
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Alberta to boost spending on program to help protect communities from wildfiresThe Alberta government says it will spend $45 million over the next three years to help protect communities from wildfires.CanadaApr 13, 2017
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Alberta braces for start of wildfire seasonAlberta hopes higher fines and a voluntary fire prevention program will help protect communities from wildfires this year.FeaturesFeb 26, 2017
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Alberta hopes increased fines will help bolster wildfire preventionAlberta hopes higher fines, longer air tanker contracts and a voluntary fire prevention program will help protect communities from wildfires this year.WeatherFeb 15, 2017
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‘We’re going to see more Fort McMurrays’: wildfire safety advocateDespite recent major wildfires in two Alberta communities, experts say Canadians aren't paying enough attention to protecting forested communities from fire.FeaturesJul 20, 2016
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