Hinton

• Hinton, other Alberta communities pushed to ramp up wildfire mitigation

  Surrounded by coniferous trees, Hinton is situated in a wildfire-prone region of Alberta and took in fire evacuees from both Jasper in 2024 and Edson in 2023.

  Fire

  Feb 10, 2025
  
• Hinton prepared to help Jasper long-term, for better or worse

  Hinton officials and community leaders say the town will continue to do all it can to support Jasper, despite dealing with their own issues as a result of the fires.

  Fire

  Aug 19, 2024
  
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• Hinton declares local health-care crisis over ‘terrifying’ family doctor shortage

  Hinton Mayor Nicholas Nissen said the town of about 10,000 people typically has 15 physicians. They’re currently down to six, some of whom work part-time.

  Health

  Jun 21, 2024
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• CN train derailment near Hinton, Alta., prompts TSB investigation

  The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is sending a team to investigate a Saturday morning train derailment west of Edmonton.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2024
• 2 seniors sought on warrants face fraud charges in Hinton, Alta.

  RCMP are looking for two seniors in connection to an alleged fraud in Hinton.

  Crime

  Feb 22, 2024
• Collision claims lives of two teens west of Hinton, Alta.

  Alberta RCMP said Saturday they are investigating a collision in an area is west of Hinton that led to the deaths of two 14-year-old boys.

  Traffic

  Oct 7, 2023
• Hinton RCMP arrest armed man in stolen vehicle

  A Hinton man remains behind bars after Mounties found a firearm and ammunition while a stolen Ford truck was being gassed up.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2023
• Alberta wildfire-mapping tool points out where communities are at risk

  By tracking pathways of fuel sources, Alberta researchers are helping communities in the likely line of wildfire to better prepare for disaster.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
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• Alberta wildfires: 25 homes destroyed in Yellowhead County as Edson residents return home

  More than 8,000 people from Edson were able to go home Monday after a massive wildfire forced them all to flee Friday afternoon. But 25 homes in Yellowhead County were destroyed.

  Canada

  May 8, 2023
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• Alberta wildfire evacuees shelter in RVs in nearby towns: ‘I never imagined this’

  A box store parking lot in Hinton was transformed into a campground for hundreds of Edson residents taking refuge from a massive wildfire threatening their town this weekend.

  Fire

  May 7, 2023