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Heavy, wet snow leads to power outages, downed trees in Calgary
By Caley Gibson Global News Posted April 30, 2024 10:16 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several Calgary communities […]
Spring storm could bring up to 20 cm of snow to southern Alberta
It’s good news for farmers, ranchers and firefighters but bad news for motorists who may have already swapped out those winter tires: a blast of […]
Banff’s fire department is sharing its wildfire safety prevention preparations
With dozens of wildfires already burning across Alberta, Banff’s fire department is educating residents and visitors on how the town is prepared to respond to […]
2021 heat dome fuelled by climate change, intensified wildfire risk: study
The deadly heat dome that smothered the Pacific Northwest in record-high temperatures for weeks in 2021 was made much worse by climate change, a new […]
Out-of-control wildfire in northeastern Alberta believed to be 67 hectares
A wildfire is burning out of control in northeastern Alberta, approximately 4.5 kilometres east of Saprae Creek Estates in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. […]
Drought-resistant mosquito brings earlier possibility of West Nile virus to Alberta
A local expert on mosquitoes says a drought this summer may not bring the relief it used to from the hungry insects. John Swann is […]
From fire restrictions to bans: What Albertans need to know as the temperature warms up
As Alberta prepares for what’s expected to be another busy fire season in 2024, many municipalities are restricting activities in an effort to prevent fires […]
Wildfires 2024: Canada ‘preparing for the worst’ after record season last year
As Canada’s temperatures warm after an unusually dry winter, the federal government says it’s taking measures to ensure last year’s historic wildfire season doesn’t repeat […]
Canadian energy producers say they’re prepared for 2024 drought, wildfire risks
Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western Canada. Many […]