Smoke from B.C. wildfires results in pitch-black conditions in northwest Alberta
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Smoke from B.C. wildfires results in pitch-black conditions in northwest Alberta
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Heavy snow causes chaos on the roads in southern Alberta
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Calgarians enjoy the outdoors as fall lingers
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Vivid northern lights seen across North America
01:42 | November 12, 2025
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Warm weather stalls Marmot Basin opening, delays winter activities in Jasper
02:02 | November 12, 2025
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Alberta animal rescues freeze intakes as donations dwindle and demand skyrockets
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Smoke from B.C. wildfires results in pitch-black conditions in northwest Alberta
Description
August 17, 2018
As B.C. grapples with a state of emergency due to the hundreds of wildfires burning in that province, parts of northwestern Alberta became extremely dark on Friday afternoon. A peace officer in Valleyview told Global News there were pitch-black conditions in that area between about 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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Smoke from B.C. wildfires results in pitch-black conditions in northwest Alberta00:35 | August 17, 2018 -
Edmonton to begin blading residential roads after weeks of heavy snow01:46 | January 7, 2026 -
Edmonton family builds vibrant ice cabin in front yard for charity01:47 | January 7, 2026 -
Edmonton residential streets still waiting for a plow01:43 | January 5, 2026 -
Heavy snowfall creating accessibility struggles in Edmonton01:54 | January 4, 2026 -
Calgary mayor says council will strive to prevent future catastrophic water main breaks02:36 | January 3, 2026 -
Kitten suffers major injuries after hiding from the cold in car engine01:22 | January 2, 2026 -
Edmonton faces clearing challenges after weeks of heavy snowfalls01:53 | January 2, 2026 -
Driver escapes water main break flood on Trans-Canada Highway in Calgary01:28 | December 31, 2025 -
Edmonton won’t get to plowing residential areas for at least 2 weeks01:35 | December 30, 2025 -
Edmonton continues to clean up following massive Christmas snowfall01:50 | December 29, 2025 -
Tourism push in Jasper01:58 | December 26, 2025 -
Edmonton’s first Phase 1 parking ban of season ends with drivers being ticketed01:26 | December 22, 2025 -
City of Edmonton crews respond to heavy winter storm01:58 | December 18, 2025 -
City of Edmonton crews respond to heavy winter storm01:58 | December 18, 2025 -
Heavy snowfall coats roads in Edmonton as winds wreak havoc in central Alberta04:28 | December 17, 2025 -
Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025 -
Snowstorm causes delays, flight cancellations at Edmonton International Airport02:10 | December 17, 2025 -
Heavy snow, whiteout conditions across Alberta04:41 | December 17, 2025 -
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Dec. 1617:18 | December 16, 2025 -
Edmonton expecting heavy dump of snow01:33 | December 16, 2025 -
Edmonton fire crews battle 4 separate fires on coldest day of winter02:02 | December 12, 2025 -
City preparing for extreme cold temperatures in Edmonton01:41 | December 10, 2025 -
Supporting local animal shelters this holiday season05:49 | December 8, 2025 -
Calgary man highlights mobility challenges caused by snow, ice buildup02:00 | December 5, 2025 -
La Niña meets Black Friday in Alberta01:45 | November 28, 2025 -
Heavy snow causes chaos on the roads in southern Alberta02:12 | November 24, 2025 -
Calgarians enjoy the outdoors as fall lingers01:35 | November 15, 2025 -
Vivid northern lights seen across North America01:42 | November 12, 2025 -
Warm weather stalls Marmot Basin opening, delays winter activities in Jasper02:02 | November 12, 2025 -
Alberta animal rescues freeze intakes as donations dwindle and demand skyrockets02:20 | November 11, 2025 -
Edmonton under air quality advisory as Northwest Territories battles wildfires02:03 | September 1, 2025
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Smoke from B.C. wildfires results in pitch-black conditions in northwest Alberta00:35 | August 17, 2018
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Edmonton to begin blading residential roads after weeks of heavy snow01:46 | January 7, 2026
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Edmonton family builds vibrant ice cabin in front yard for charity01:47 | January 7, 2026
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Edmonton residential streets still waiting for a plow01:43 | January 5, 2026
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Heavy snowfall creating accessibility struggles in Edmonton01:54 | January 4, 2026
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Calgary mayor says council will strive to prevent future catastrophic water main breaks02:36 | January 3, 2026
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Kitten suffers major injuries after hiding from the cold in car engine01:22 | January 2, 2026
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Edmonton faces clearing challenges after weeks of heavy snowfalls01:53 | January 2, 2026
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Driver escapes water main break flood on Trans-Canada Highway in Calgary01:28 | December 31, 2025
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Edmonton won’t get to plowing residential areas for at least 2 weeks01:35 | December 30, 2025
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Edmonton continues to clean up following massive Christmas snowfall01:50 | December 29, 2025
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Tourism push in Jasper01:58 | December 26, 2025
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Edmonton’s first Phase 1 parking ban of season ends with drivers being ticketed01:26 | December 22, 2025
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City of Edmonton crews respond to heavy winter storm01:58 | December 18, 2025
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City of Edmonton crews respond to heavy winter storm01:58 | December 18, 2025
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Heavy snowfall coats roads in Edmonton as winds wreak havoc in central Alberta04:28 | December 17, 2025
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Edmonton expecting heavy dump of snow01:33 | December 16, 2025
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Calgary man highlights mobility challenges caused by snow, ice buildup02:00 | December 5, 2025
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La Niña meets Black Friday in Alberta01:45 | November 28, 2025
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Heavy snow causes chaos on the roads in southern Alberta02:12 | November 24, 2025
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Calgarians enjoy the outdoors as fall lingers01:35 | November 15, 2025
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Vivid northern lights seen across North America01:42 | November 12, 2025
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Warm weather stalls Marmot Basin opening, delays winter activities in Jasper02:02 | November 12, 2025
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Alberta animal rescues freeze intakes as donations dwindle and demand skyrockets02:20 | November 11, 2025
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Edmonton under air quality advisory as Northwest Territories battles wildfires02:03 | September 1, 2025
Smoke from B.C. wildfires results in pitch-black conditions in northwest Alberta
Description
August 17, 2018
As B.C. grapples with a state of emergency due to the hundreds of wildfires burning in that province, parts of northwestern Alberta became extremely dark on Friday afternoon. A peace officer in Valleyview told Global News there were pitch-black conditions in that area between about 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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