Kenow Mountain Fire

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• Additional areas reopened at Waterton Lakes National Park

  Parks Canada says additional areas within Waterton Lakes National Park, previously closed due to the Kenow fire, have been reopened.

  Environment

  Sep 29, 2017
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• Mother Nature will restore Waterton forest after wildfire but it could take decades: expert

  "It will be decades before the forest looks like it used to, no question about that."

  Environment

  Sep 24, 2017
• Waterton wildfire update: phased re-entry into townsite ‘going very well’

  A phased re-entry for residents, leaseholders and business owners in the Waterton townsite began Tuesday.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2017
• Stepping up to the line of fire: crews from across southern Alberta battle Kenow wildfire

  "We were deployed into the townsite and our priority was to protect structures and property inside the town of Waterton."

  Environment

  Sep 14, 2017
• Waterton wildfire update: re-entry to park, townsite could take weeks

  Although wildfires burning in Waterton Lakes National Park continue to produce widespread smoke, a special air quality statement issued for several communities in the area has now concluded.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2017
• Energy firms shutting in gas wells as wildfire burns in Waterton area

  Shell Canada and other companies were shutting in natural gas wells in southwestern Alberta on Tuesday due to the threat of growing wildfires.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2017
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• The Kenow wildfire forced Waterton Park’s animals to flee

  Ranchers have been busy hauling and herding cattle from the area, but there is still a risk even after the fire passes

  Weather

  Sep 13, 2017
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• Waterton wildfire Wednesday: Townsite ‘not in jeopardy’ but 5 homes lost in M.D. of Pincher Creek

  Officials in the M.D. of Pincher Creek said a re-entry plan is being formulated and a weather forecast of rain and little wind is expected to help the area.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2017