Swan Hills

• Dramatic home explosion caught on video near Edmonton: ‘This can happen’

  People in the small town of Swan HIlls, about 200 kilometres north of Edmonton, were woken overnight when a house exploded in dramatic fashion.

  Canada

  Dec 2
  
• Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order issued for Swan Hills

  The Town of Swan Hills said conditions changed drastically Tuesday and residents are being told to immediately head south on Highway 33 to a reception centre in Barrhead.

  Fire

  May 16, 2023
  
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• Alberta decision to scale back Swan Hills waste treatment plant leads to layoffs

  The mayor of Swan Hills says layoffs at the town waste treatment plant will be another blow to the struggling community.

  Economy

  Sep 17, 2020
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• Training, exercises, disinfecting: How COVID-19 changed Alberta fire bases

  Global News was recently taken on a tour of the Swan Hills Fire Base, approximately two-and-a-half hours northwest of Edmonton.

  Environment

  Jun 2, 2020
• Rural Alberta Canada Post offices hit by string of robberies

  Alberta RCMP are investigating a series of robberies at Canada Post offices throughout the province, with parcels being one of the main targets. 

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2019
• Owner charged after 16 dogs removed from Swan Hills property

  Warning: This story contains details that may be distressing to readers. 

  Crime

  Oct 23, 2019
• 16 dogs seized from Swan Hills property after inquiry launched into ‘deplorable’ conditions

  All dogs were removed from the property after Alberta SPCA peace officers entered the home.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2019
• Alberta SPCA investigates dogs in distress at Swan Hills property

  Concerned residents in Swan Hill, Alta. contacted Alberta SPCA about animals living in what were described to Global News as unfit conditions.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2019
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• Pipeline spill spoils geothermal project announcement for Razor Energy

  The CEO of Razor Energy said the announcement had been planned for some time and it's a coincidence the company reported the spill of more than 10,000 litres of oily water on Wednesday.

  Environment

  Jun 27, 2019
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• Bear in potential attack in northern Alberta will be left alone, province says

  The province says a bear involved in a suspected attack in a remote area of northern Alberta will be left alone, since it appears to have acted defensively. 

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2018