Wildfire conspiracy theory concerns
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Wildfire conspiracy theory concerns
Description
May 11, 2023
With unseasonal heat expected to return across Alberta this weekend, the wildfire situation remains extremely dangerous. And as people search for information about where the fires are burning and who is affected, there is a swell of misinformation and conspiracy theories online. ‘Global News at Noon Edmonton’ was joined by the University of Alberta’s Tim Caulfield for a reality check.
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Heavy snow, whiteout conditions across Alberta04:41 | December 17, 2025 -
Jasper marks 1 year since thousands fled wildfire ahead of townsite devastation21:48 | July 22, 2025 -
Plenty to see and do in Jasper National Park04:25 | July 22, 2025 -
Jasper commemorates 1 year since wildfire evacuation02:38 | July 22, 2025 -
Dangerous wildfire conditions expected in Sturgeon County on Wednesday06:18 | May 7, 2025 -
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$112M modular housing project begins for Jasper residents impacted by wildfire01:54 | October 21, 2024 -
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Car submerged in Alberta lake for nearly 1 year finally removed01:04 | September 19, 2024 -
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School boards react to funding boost from Alberta government01:32 | September 18, 2024 -
RCMP issue ‘dangerous person alert’ over 2 armed men in central Alberta00:56 | September 17, 2024 -
9 additional mental health classrooms open in Alberta schools02:07 | September 11, 2024 -
Alberta announces $2.8M toward plant to turn waste into electricity00:51 | September 10, 2024 -
Jasper residents, business owners set to return to wildfire-ravaged town02:26 | August 12, 2024 -
1 dead, several injured after tent collapses at meditation centre northwest of Edmonton01:26 | August 1, 2024 -
Jasper National Park cancels camping reservations into September due to wildfire01:29 | July 30, 2024 -
Jasper officials release criteria that must be met before re-entry from wildfire evacuation01:52 | July 30, 2024 -
Jasper evacuees continue to wait for information as pictures and videos show devastation01:53 | July 25, 2024 -
Jasper National Park wildfire latest as 25K people evacuated08:29 | July 23, 2024 -
Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 703:04 | June 24, 2024 -
Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final03:10 | June 24, 2024 -
Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’02:47 | June 24, 2024 -
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services01:51 | June 18, 2024 -
Alberta Municipalities ‘caught off guard’ by details of Bill 2004:52 | April 30, 2024 -
Alberta Wildfire provides update on current status in the province01:35 | April 24, 2024
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Wildfire conspiracy theory concerns04:39 | May 11, 2023
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New U of A-Amii program addressing AI skills gap05:09 | May 26, 2026
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Edmonton alt-folk artist Kaeley Jade releases new album04:13 | April 16, 2026
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Alberta’s syphilis spread is slowing, researchers say05:30 | December 18, 2025
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Heavy snow, whiteout conditions across Alberta04:41 | December 17, 2025
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Jasper marks 1 year since thousands fled wildfire ahead of townsite devastation21:48 | July 22, 2025
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Plenty to see and do in Jasper National Park04:25 | July 22, 2025
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Jasper commemorates 1 year since wildfire evacuation02:38 | July 22, 2025
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Dangerous wildfire conditions expected in Sturgeon County on Wednesday06:18 | May 7, 2025
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Political insider on federal election results in Alberta: Conservatives dominate, few wins for Liberals and NDP07:14 | April 29, 2025
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$112M modular housing project begins for Jasper residents impacted by wildfire01:54 | October 21, 2024
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New rules for municipal political parties, donations in Alberta under Bill 2001:54 | October 18, 2024
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Albertans can now book appointments for flu, RSV and COVID-19 immunizations02:12 | October 7, 2024
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Alberta premier details upcoming legislation around gender identity02:25 | October 2, 2024
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Car submerged in Alberta lake for nearly 1 year finally removed01:04 | September 19, 2024
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Alberta education minister speaks about $8.6B funding boost to build schools05:47 | September 18, 2024
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School boards react to funding boost from Alberta government01:32 | September 18, 2024
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RCMP issue ‘dangerous person alert’ over 2 armed men in central Alberta00:56 | September 17, 2024
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9 additional mental health classrooms open in Alberta schools02:07 | September 11, 2024
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Alberta announces $2.8M toward plant to turn waste into electricity00:51 | September 10, 2024
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Jasper residents, business owners set to return to wildfire-ravaged town02:26 | August 12, 2024
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1 dead, several injured after tent collapses at meditation centre northwest of Edmonton01:26 | August 1, 2024
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Jasper National Park cancels camping reservations into September due to wildfire01:29 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper officials release criteria that must be met before re-entry from wildfire evacuation01:52 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper evacuees continue to wait for information as pictures and videos show devastation01:53 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper National Park wildfire latest as 25K people evacuated08:29 | July 23, 2024
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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 703:04 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final03:10 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’02:47 | June 24, 2024
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Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services01:51 | June 18, 2024
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Alberta Municipalities ‘caught off guard’ by details of Bill 2004:52 | April 30, 2024
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Alberta Wildfire provides update on current status in the province01:35 | April 24, 2024
Wildfire conspiracy theory concerns
Description
May 11, 2023
With unseasonal heat expected to return across Alberta this weekend, the wildfire situation remains extremely dangerous. And as people search for information about where the fires are burning and who is affected, there is a swell of misinformation and conspiracy theories online. ‘Global News at Noon Edmonton’ was joined by the University of Alberta’s Tim Caulfield for a reality check.
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