Lethbridge County has issued a fire ban due to hot, dry and windy conditions that elevate the risk of wildfires to extreme. All burning is prohibited for residents, which includes campfires, incinerators, charcoal barbecues and Read More
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As fires burned across Manitoba, the provincial government was prompted to close some provincial parks including Nopiming Provincial Park, northeast of Lac du Bonnet. Where the park’s “welcome” sign was completely consumed by flames. Read More
The City of Lethbridge is commemorating Emergency Preparedness Week by hosting community outreach sessions and reminding residents to keep a emergency kit ready for any hazards that may residents may be susceptible to.Read More
More than 16 thousand hectares and damage to thousands of buildings is the result felt by Angelenos so far left by the fires in Los Angeles. Here in Alberta, we are no strangers to wildfires, so Read More
The Jasper community has not been facing the wildfires alone. Jasper has received a lot of support from various parts of Alberta. On this occasion, Coalhurst Fire Department also joined the group to support the Read More
According to the Red Cross, Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper has raised more 674 thousand dollars and with the federal and provincial governments matching to the tune of more than 1.5 million dollars now being raised Read More
Poor air quality can affect anyone. Wildfires from AB and BC continue to contaminate our air. According to Dr. Allison Gonsalves, Medical officer with Alberta Health Services, there is no safe limit when it comes Read More
The wildfires occurring in Alberta and BC are affecting our air quality. Although according to the Air Quality Health Index, cities such as Calgary and Edmonton reach a high-risk level of 10+. So far here in Read More
The folks at Canadian Blood Services are urging folks to help donate blood and plasma to help with blood supply issues. The agency says summertime is already a difficult time for them to maintain their Read More
Around 850 people are believed to be missing following the devastating wildfires in Maui. At least 114 people have died so far in the western Maui wildfires and close to 3,000 homes and businesses have been destroyed or Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says an investigation needs to take place to find out how many wildfires are being caused by arsonists. Political reporter Brian Lilley says those who say all of these wildfires were Read More
Staff from the Insurance Bureau of Canada provided some wildfire safety and prevention tips for homeowners who might live near areas that are susceptible to wildfires. “The best thing we can all do is really Read More
Melissa Story with Alberta Wildfire says new fires began over the weekend. She says there are 22 active fires that are under control and 19 that are being held. Story explains what a contained wildfire looks like. “Read More
As wildfires rage across B.C., the Okanagan’s sky has been obscured by smoke for weeks. However some recent rain in Kelowna has made blue skies visible once again. Melody Roumell says she is Read More
California’s largest wildfire has destroyed a number of buildings in the northern part of the state and is threatening hundreds more. The Dixie wildfire has grown to over 190,000 acres with more than 5,000 firefighters and Read More
