Wildfire

• Edmonton to close emergency response centre Monday

  The emergency centre, currently set up at the Clareview Community Recreation Centre will be closing Monday at 7 p.m.

  Fire

  Sep 18
  
• Trudeau heads to UN general assembly as world faces ‘serious moment’

  Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on relentlessly, the global angst augmented by last week's ominous meeting between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

  World

  Sep 18
  
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• N.W.T. wildfire: Hay River residents return after month-long evacuation

  Residents who are returning are being reminded that an evacuation alert remains in place, meaning they should be ready to leave again at short notice if fire conditions change.

  Fire

  Sep 18
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• Wind, humidity cause South Okanagan wildfires to flare up

  Two wildfires are still burning in the South Okanagan and crews were quite busy over the weekend as both fires were showing an increase in fire activity.

  Fire

  Sep 17
• Evacuation orders issued for properties near Glen Lake wildfire

  The fire has grown from 50 hectares Sunday morning to 75 hectares as of Sunday afternoon. The blaze is currently classified as out of control, and is suspected to be human caused.

  Fire

  Sep 17
• Special air quality statement for Central, South Okanagan

  The statement comes at a time when the region is experiencing continued warm, dry conditions, with a mix of high wind gusts -- causing increased fire behavior.

  Health

  Sep 17
• New wildfire discovered west of Peachland, B.C.

  The latest fire, burning near Glen Lake west of Peachland, is believed to be human caused and is estimated to be about 50 hectares in size, according to BC Wildfire Service.

  Fire

  Sep 17
• B.C. wildfires: Provincial state of emergency to end Thursday

  As the wildfire threat in British Columbia begins to recede, the B.C. government is lifting a provincial state of emergency and shifting to support fire-stricken communities.

  Environment

  Sep 14
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• Edmonton’s wildfire evacuee reception centre moved to Clareview

  The Edmonton Emergency Reception Centre moved to the Claireview Community Recreation Centre as of 9 a.m. Monday.

  Canada

  Sep 11
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• Evacuation orders, alerts not expected to be rescinded on Sunday, says RDCO

  283 properties in the RDCO Electoral Area West, as well as 122 properties within the City of West Kelowna remain under an evacuation order.

  Fire

  Sep 10