In its last update, officials said the fire remains active but is being held. Continue reading →

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

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

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. Continue reading →

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. Continue reading →

The Kenow Mountain wildfire continues to burn in Alberta’s Waterton Lakes National Park, but officials say the majority of the townsite appears to be intact. Continue reading →

The advancing fire resulted in more evacuations being ordered on Monday night. Continue reading →

A mandatory evacuation alert was in effect as of 1:15 p.m. MT for Waterton Lakes National Park and the townsite. Continue reading →

Wildfire information officer Matthew Anderson said authorities have had to deal with 45 fire ban infractions in the Calgary Forest Area, a strip of wilderness along the province’s southwestern boundary. Continue reading →

“The forest conditions out there are extremely dry at this point; they really can’t get much drier.” Continue reading →