Category Archives: Alberta
Premier Smith updates Albertans on wildfire situation
On Saturday afternoon, UCP Leader Danielle Smith gave an update on Alberta's response to 100+ wildfires burning across the province.You can watch the press conference below:Smith noted there will be d...
May 06, 2023
Elections Alberta makes special ballot provision for those displaced by fires
Elections Alberta says it's closely monitoring the wildfires and evacuations in the province.The independent, non-partisan agency says no returning offices or voting locations have been affected, but ...
May 06, 2023
Update 4: Alberta wildfire situation (May 6, 2 p.m.)
A fire ban and off-highway vehicle restriction are in place for the Forest Protection Area of Alberta due to hot, dry conditions throughout the province. Premier Smith updates Albertans on wildfire si...
May 05, 2023
Wildfire Evacuation Orders in place for many parts of central Alberta
The Town of Fox Creek has issued a Wildfire Alert. As of 10:28 p.m. on May 5, 2023, officials say this alert is in effect for everyone in Fox Creek and surrounding areas as there is a wildfire burning...
May 05, 2023 Drayton Valley area fire. (Photo credit: Mike Modney)
VIDEO: Helicopter involved in wildfire fighting crash lands at Edson Airport; TSB investigating
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is investigating an incident with a helicopter which occurred on May 4, 2023 at the Edson Airport. Thankfully, the pilot suffered only minor injuries, but was tak...
May 05, 2023
Over 78 active wildfires in Alberta; Town of Drayton Valley listed as priority
As of Friday morning, the province has declared 78 active wildfires in Alberta with 19 of them deemed 'out of control', including Brazeau County's near the Town of Drayton Valley.Officials from Albert...
May 05, 2023
Smith says sovereignty act, RCMP replacement and pension plan not in UCP campaign
CALGARY, AB - United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Danielle Smith says she won't be campaigning on some of her party's more contentious ideas - sovereignty legislation, a provincial police force and...
May 05, 2023
More than 13,000 people forced from homes as wildfires burn across Alberta
Alberta emergency officials say more than 13,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes as 78 wildfires burn across the province - 19 of them out of control. An out-of-control 1,500-hectare wil...
May 05, 2023
Province reporting multiple active wildfires across Alberta
The provincial government has provided an update on current wildfire conditions.According to the Government of Alberta, there are 72 active wildfires across the province as of Thursday night, May 4, 2...
May 05, 2023
Campaigning in Calgary: Smith makes a TV appearance, Notley talks education
CALGARY - Leaders of Alberta's two main political parties are back on the election campaign trail today in Calgary.Voting day is set for May 29.NDP Leader Rachel Notley is to make an announcement abou...
May 05, 2023