Alberta is not bringing back wildfire rappel crews, new firefighter hires will be ground support
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Alberta is not bringing back wildfire rappel crews, new firefighter hires will be ground support
Description
April 14, 2020
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen said the province is not bringing back the program which saw firefighters rappel from helicopters directly into areas where wildfires have started, and instead will be hiring more ground crews.
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Alberta is not bringing back wildfire rappel crews, new firefighter hires will be ground support00:58 | April 14, 2020
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Calgary technology taps into Alberta’s ‘wasted’ lithium supply01:41 | November 20, 2024
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The Wilder Institute and the Calgary Zoo reveal results of gorilla death investigation02:24 | November 20, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Parks Canada employees rushing to clean up campgrounds before bookings open01:42 | November 17, 2024
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Rally held in downtown Calgary against coal mining at Grassy Mountain01:41 | November 15, 2024
-
Calgary bear captured in Calgary euthanized by officials01:52 | November 13, 2024
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Alberta to introduce renewable energy recycling fee01:45 | November 12, 2024
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‘The Boss’ reminding Canmore residents to remain bear aware02:01 | November 8, 2024
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How Canada’s energy sector could be affected by Trump’s 2nd term01:53 | November 7, 2024
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Trapping limit changes draw mixed reviews from Alberta researchers, hunters02:12 | November 7, 2024
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1 in 3 Saskatchewan residents at risk of exposure to dangerous radon levels01:37 | November 6, 2024
-
Emissions cap sparks federal, provincial war of words02:09 | November 4, 2024
-
Canada to require oil, gas sector to cut carbon emissions by one-third05:19 | November 4, 2024
-
Premier Smith fired up over Ottawa’s new emissions cap01:19 | November 4, 2024
-
Deer released back into Alberta wilderness after 5 months of rehabilitation00:59 | October 17, 2024
-
New research highlights changing trends in ice on Alberta freshwater lakes02:05 | October 15, 2024
-
Local environmental charity urges Calgarians to winterize rain barrels02:04 | October 14, 2024
-
Fruit removal expands in Alberta to limit wildlife conflict01:52 | October 4, 2024
-
Conditions favourable for intense displays of northern lights01:53 | October 3, 2024
-
Alberta birds undergo seasonal transformation04:16 | October 3, 2024
-
Three-legged goat Lady Gaga part of the herd helping conserve Calgary’s parks01:45 | September 17, 2024
-
‘She’s a bad bear’: Calgary hunter shares story of grizzly attack02:33 | September 9, 2024
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A car has been submerged in an Alberta lake for nearly 1 year — who should remove it?01:46 | September 9, 2024
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Alberta’s wasp boom creating a seasonal influx in ER admissions01:50 | September 6, 2024
-
Alberta Wildfire urges caution ahead of hot, dry weather forecast01:12 | September 6, 2024
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Fish and wildlife search for grizzly bear after hunter injured north of Calgary02:03 | September 5, 2024
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Visitors to Banff treated to a summer snow show02:04 | August 29, 2024
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City of Calgary under stricter water restrictions as work on water main begins02:01 | August 26, 2024
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Rehabilitated bird injured in B.C. wildfire to be released back into the wild01:53 | August 22, 2024
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Calgary buzzes with wasp activity01:55 | August 19, 2024
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Northern Hail Project researching intense Calgary storm01:58 | August 8, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community01:36 | August 7, 2024
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Alberta is not bringing back wildfire rappel crews, new firefighter hires will be ground support00:58 | April 14, 2020
-
Calgary technology taps into Alberta’s ‘wasted’ lithium supply01:41 | November 20, 2024
-
The Wilder Institute and the Calgary Zoo reveal results of gorilla death investigation02:24 | November 20, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Parks Canada employees rushing to clean up campgrounds before bookings open01:42 | November 17, 2024
-
Rally held in downtown Calgary against coal mining at Grassy Mountain01:41 | November 15, 2024
-
Calgary bear captured in Calgary euthanized by officials01:52 | November 13, 2024
-
Alberta to introduce renewable energy recycling fee01:45 | November 12, 2024
-
‘The Boss’ reminding Canmore residents to remain bear aware02:01 | November 8, 2024
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How Canada’s energy sector could be affected by Trump’s 2nd term01:53 | November 7, 2024
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Trapping limit changes draw mixed reviews from Alberta researchers, hunters02:12 | November 7, 2024
-
1 in 3 Saskatchewan residents at risk of exposure to dangerous radon levels01:37 | November 6, 2024
-
Emissions cap sparks federal, provincial war of words02:09 | November 4, 2024
-
Canada to require oil, gas sector to cut carbon emissions by one-third05:19 | November 4, 2024
-
Premier Smith fired up over Ottawa’s new emissions cap01:19 | November 4, 2024
-
Deer released back into Alberta wilderness after 5 months of rehabilitation00:59 | October 17, 2024
-
New research highlights changing trends in ice on Alberta freshwater lakes02:05 | October 15, 2024
-
Local environmental charity urges Calgarians to winterize rain barrels02:04 | October 14, 2024
-
Fruit removal expands in Alberta to limit wildlife conflict01:52 | October 4, 2024
-
Conditions favourable for intense displays of northern lights01:53 | October 3, 2024
-
Alberta birds undergo seasonal transformation04:16 | October 3, 2024
-
Three-legged goat Lady Gaga part of the herd helping conserve Calgary’s parks01:45 | September 17, 2024
-
‘She’s a bad bear’: Calgary hunter shares story of grizzly attack02:33 | September 9, 2024
-
A car has been submerged in an Alberta lake for nearly 1 year — who should remove it?01:46 | September 9, 2024
-
Alberta’s wasp boom creating a seasonal influx in ER admissions01:50 | September 6, 2024
-
Alberta Wildfire urges caution ahead of hot, dry weather forecast01:12 | September 6, 2024
-
Fish and wildlife search for grizzly bear after hunter injured north of Calgary02:03 | September 5, 2024
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Visitors to Banff treated to a summer snow show02:04 | August 29, 2024
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City of Calgary under stricter water restrictions as work on water main begins02:01 | August 26, 2024
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Rehabilitated bird injured in B.C. wildfire to be released back into the wild01:53 | August 22, 2024
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Calgary buzzes with wasp activity01:55 | August 19, 2024
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Northern Hail Project researching intense Calgary storm01:58 | August 8, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community01:36 | August 7, 2024
Alberta is not bringing back wildfire rappel crews, new firefighter hires will be ground support
Description
April 14, 2020
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen said the province is not bringing back the program which saw firefighters rappel from helicopters directly into areas where wildfires have started, and instead will be hiring more ground crews.
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