Volunteers help with fire fuel cleanup in Kelowna
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Nearly a dozen volunteers in Kelowna’s Clifton neighbourhood spent Saturday morning scavenging the forest for big branches and tree limbs. Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
‘We’re going to see more Fort McMurrays’: wildfire safety advocate
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Despite recent major wildfires in two Alberta communities, experts say Canadians aren’t paying enough attention to protecting forested communities from fire. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Fort McMurray wildfire: Alberta agency tasked with preventing wildfires leaves millions unspent
The organization responsible for implementing Alberta’s wildfire prevention strategy has received millions more in government grants than it spends on preventing damage from forest fires, according to its own annual reports. Continue reading
Kelowna fire crews checking smoke alarms in North Glenmore
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist / Anchor
The Kelowna Fire Department (KFD)’s door-to-door smoke alarm and FireSmart awareness campaign starts on Monday. Continue reading
Anarchist Mountain hot example of FireSmart
Homeowners on Anarchist Mountain have taken it upon themselves to make their properties safer. Continue reading
$6.5M cut from Alberta Environment’s Firesmart program
The Alberta government plans to reduce funding for preventing and fighting wildfires this year to save money. Continue reading