Kenow Fire

• Waterton Lakes National Park continues to reopen after Kenow Fire

  Parks Canada was forced to close portions of the Waterton Lakes National Park after the Kenow wildfire in 2017, and just as things were starting to return to normal, the COVID-19 pandemic spurred the delay of another season

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2020
  
• Rocking Heart Ranch continues rebuild after Kenow fire

  The fire destroyed all but one major structure on the property, a shop Garner is currently living in.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2018
  
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• ‘Regrowth is already taking place’ as restoration efforts continue at Waterton Lakes

  Nearly a year after the Kenow wildfire tore through Waterton Lakes National Park, work continues to restore the landscape and to reopen areas still closed to the public.

  Environment

  Jul 16, 2018
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• Fundraising concert to help businesses affected by Kenow Fire

  A fundraising concert called “Music for the Mountains” is set for Saturday, June 9, with hopes of raising close to $10,000 for businesses and people most affected by the Kenow fire.

  Jun 8, 2018
• Significant portion of Waterton Lakes National Park closed for 2018 season

  Waterton Lakes National Park is open for the 2018 season, but there are some significant closures in place due to last year's Kenow fire.

  Canada

  May 1, 2018
• Alberta researchers discover new method of predicting where lightning will spark wildfires

  A study by researchers at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering suggests it's possible to predict where lightning will strike and how often.

  Environment

  Mar 11, 2018
• Global Lethbridge receives RTDNA nomination for Kenow wildfire coverage

  Global Lethbridge is among three Prairie region finalists for the Bert Cannings Award for best TV newscast in a small/medium market.

  Mar 9, 2018
• Great annual snapshot: Bird numbers down in Waterton bird count after wildfire

  A Parks Canada official says a powerful wildfire that shut down Waterton Lakes National Park late last summer will inevitably change the species of birds in the area.

  Environment

  Jan 13, 2018
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• Kenow wildfire report points to lack of communication during event, Alberta minister disagrees

  A report released by the Municipal District of Pincher Creek says a lack of cooperation ignited issues before the Kenow wildfire even started this summer.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2017
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• Parks Canada images show wildlife after Waterton wildfire

  Parks Canada has released a series of photos in the hopes of awakening Albertans to how the Kenow Mountain Wildfire impacted wildlife in the area.

  Environment

  Nov 20, 2017