‘This is a catastrophic wildfire’: Alberta Forestry on Fort McMurray wildfire
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‘This is a catastrophic wildfire’: Alberta Forestry on Fort McMurray wildfire
Description
May 4, 2016
Bernie Schmitte, who is with the Alberta agriculture and forestry, called the ongoing wildfire in Fort McMurray “catastrophic [and] complex.” Schmidt also noted that the blaze has “explosive conditions,” which is making it a challenging to contain.
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‘This is a catastrophic wildfire’: Alberta Forestry on Fort McMurray wildfire01:06 | May 4, 2016 -
Ditching the switch: Alberta, Northwest Territories moving to permanent daylight time01:58 | 1 hour ago -
Province to move to ‘Alberta Time’01:49 | 2 hours ago -
Edmonton charity collects handwritten messages of support for single moms on Mother’s Day01:25 | 2 hours ago -
Alberta referendum: Smith says Albertans need to “understand” what voting yes means01:00 | 7 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Calgary: April 2212:25 | April 22, 2026 -
Calgary to continue receiving Housing Accelerator Fund after citywide rezoning repeal02:01 | April 22, 2026 -
Pop culture fans, celebrities to gather at Calgary’s BMO Centre for annual expo this weekend02:03 | April 22, 2026 -
Former British soldier who fought in Ukraine brings speaking tour to Edmonton05:36 | April 22, 2026 -
YouTube ‘slopaganda’ promoting Alberta separatism, report warns02:03 | April 21, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: April 2113:15 | April 21, 2026 -
Alberta’s next power shift: Pricing electricity by the hour02:01 | April 21, 2026 -
Rising fuel costs have travel and food prices taking off01:48 | April 21, 2026 -
Calgary city council rejects proposal for charter school in northeast industrial area01:54 | April 21, 2026 -
Alberta legislature committee discusses Forever Canadian petition01:47 | April 21, 2026 -
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“He turns size into motivation”: Calgary Flames goalie inspires young fan to dream big01:53 | April 16, 2026 -
What does this late season snowfall mean for Calgary’s spring?01:38 | April 16, 2026 -
Alberta government plan to add electoral ridings draws criticism01:45 | April 16, 2026 -
Edmonton alt-folk artist Kaeley Jade releases new album04:13 | April 16, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: April 1611:47 | April 16, 2026 -
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‘This is a catastrophic wildfire’: Alberta Forestry on Fort McMurray wildfire01:06 | May 4, 2016
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Ditching the switch: Alberta, Northwest Territories moving to permanent daylight time01:58 | 1 hour ago
-
Province to move to ‘Alberta Time’01:49 | 2 hours ago
-
Edmonton charity collects handwritten messages of support for single moms on Mother’s Day01:25 | 2 hours ago
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Alberta referendum: Smith says Albertans need to “understand” what voting yes means01:00 | 7 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Calgary: April 2212:25 | April 22, 2026
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Calgary to continue receiving Housing Accelerator Fund after citywide rezoning repeal02:01 | April 22, 2026
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Pop culture fans, celebrities to gather at Calgary’s BMO Centre for annual expo this weekend02:03 | April 22, 2026
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Former British soldier who fought in Ukraine brings speaking tour to Edmonton05:36 | April 22, 2026
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YouTube ‘slopaganda’ promoting Alberta separatism, report warns02:03 | April 21, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: April 2113:15 | April 21, 2026
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Alberta’s next power shift: Pricing electricity by the hour02:01 | April 21, 2026
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Rising fuel costs have travel and food prices taking off01:48 | April 21, 2026
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Calgary city council rejects proposal for charter school in northeast industrial area01:54 | April 21, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: April 1714:01 | April 17, 2026
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Alberta government plan to add electoral ridings draws criticism01:45 | April 16, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: April 1611:47 | April 16, 2026
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‘This is a catastrophic wildfire’: Alberta Forestry on Fort McMurray wildfire
Description
May 4, 2016
Bernie Schmitte, who is with the Alberta agriculture and forestry, called the ongoing wildfire in Fort McMurray “catastrophic [and] complex.” Schmidt also noted that the blaze has “explosive conditions,” which is making it a challenging to contain.
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