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. Continue reading
Waterton wildfire
Phased re-entry for Waterton townsite to begin Tuesday
Parks Canada says a phased re-entry for the Waterton townsite will begin on Tuesday. Continue reading
Waterton wildfire update: No homes lost in townsite but Alpine Stables destroyed
No homes or businesses within the townsite were lost in the Waterton wildfire, but Alpine Stables and some other infrastructure inside the park were destroyed, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
Castle Mountain Resort still under mandatory evacuation
By Elaine Van Rootselaar
More than 130 homes and structures were evacuated on Tuesday as a precautionary measure because of the Kenow wildfire. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Wildfire destroys ranch on east boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
An Alberta ranching family near Waterton Lakes National Park is vowing to rebuild after a wildfire destroyed their property. Continue reading
Waterton wildfire: Calgary firefighters ‘critical’ in battling blaze
Crews of Calgary firefighters have been deployed to Waterton Lakes National Park to help with the Kenow Mountain wildfire fight. Continue reading
Ceremony honouring fallen firefighters ‘especially poignant’ as crews battle Waterton wildfire
Fire Chief Steve Dongworth said Tuesday a ceremony in honour of fallen Calgary firefighters is “especially poignant” with crews currently battling the devastating Kenow Mountain Wildfire. Continue reading
