Kenow Mountain Wildfire

• 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
  
• Kenow wildfire report points to communication flaws, calls for change in strategy

  “Stakeholders must be aware of what is going on outside of their borders, and be willing to share information with their neighbours."

  Weather

  Mar 9, 2018
  
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• 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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• Parks Canada picks ‘town plaza’ design for new Waterton visitor centre

  Parks Canada announced Friday it has decided on a design for its new visitor centre in Waterton Lakes after the old one burned down in a wildfire last fall.

  Jan 12, 2018
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• Phased re-entry for Waterton townsite to begin Tuesday

  Parks Canada says a phased re-entry for the Waterton townsite will begin on Tuesday.

  Environment

  Sep 18, 2017
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• Castle Mountain Resort still under mandatory evacuation

  More than 130 homes and structures were evacuated on Tuesday as a precautionary measure because of the Kenow wildfire.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2017