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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Lots of Edmonton drivers stuck in the snow as residential blading continues
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Weather warmup creating challenges for winter festivals in Edmonton
01:48 | January 13, 2026
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Residential snow clearing begins in Edmonton
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Edmonton to begin blading residential roads after weeks of heavy snow
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Edmonton family builds vibrant ice cabin in front yard for charity
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Edmonton residential streets still waiting for a plow
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City of Edmonton crews respond to heavy winter storm
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Heavy snowfall coats roads in Edmonton as winds wreak havoc in central Alberta
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Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law
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Snowstorm causes delays, flight cancellations at Edmonton International Airport
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Heavy snow, whiteout conditions across Alberta
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Dec. 16
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Edmonton expecting heavy dump of snow
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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 flights affected by ripple effect of Eastern Canada snowstorm01:43 | January 26, 2026 -
Edmonton community pays for its own school windrow removal01:51 | January 22, 2026 -
Edmontonians frustrated with windrows left from residential snow clearing01:17 | January 20, 2026 -
90% of Edmonton drivers ignored parking ban as city council discusses fines, low compliance rate01:58 | January 19, 2026 -
Albertans learn all about staying safe outdoors during the winter02:07 | January 18, 2026 -
City says Edmonton snow clearing within service levels, expected to be done next week01:50 | January 16, 2026 -
Re-evaluating Edmonton’s snow plan could come with a heavy cost01:55 | January 14, 2026 -
Melting snow leaves some Edmonton residents with mobility issues stuck at home01:49 | January 14, 2026 -
Lots of Edmonton drivers stuck in the snow as residential blading continues02:01 | January 13, 2026 -
Weather warmup creating challenges for winter festivals in Edmonton01:48 | January 13, 2026 -
Residential snow clearing begins in Edmonton01:49 | January 12, 2026 -
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
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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 flights affected by ripple effect of Eastern Canada snowstorm01:43 | January 26, 2026
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Edmonton community pays for its own school windrow removal01:51 | January 22, 2026
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Edmontonians frustrated with windrows left from residential snow clearing01:17 | January 20, 2026
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90% of Edmonton drivers ignored parking ban as city council discusses fines, low compliance rate01:58 | January 19, 2026
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Albertans learn all about staying safe outdoors during the winter02:07 | January 18, 2026
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City says Edmonton snow clearing within service levels, expected to be done next week01:50 | January 16, 2026
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Re-evaluating Edmonton’s snow plan could come with a heavy cost01:55 | January 14, 2026
-
Melting snow leaves some Edmonton residents with mobility issues stuck at home01:49 | January 14, 2026
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Lots of Edmonton drivers stuck in the snow as residential blading continues02:01 | January 13, 2026
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Weather warmup creating challenges for winter festivals in Edmonton01:48 | January 13, 2026
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Residential snow clearing begins in Edmonton01:49 | January 12, 2026
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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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Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025
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Snowstorm causes delays, flight cancellations at Edmonton International Airport02:10 | December 17, 2025
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Heavy snow, whiteout conditions across Alberta04:41 | December 17, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Dec. 1617:18 | December 16, 2025
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Edmonton expecting heavy dump of snow01:33 | December 16, 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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