Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta wildfire situation: May 9, as of 5:00 p.m
While evacuation orders for some areas have been lifted, thousands remain evacuated from northern and central Alberta communities.The Alberta government says those evacuated due to wildfires should re...
May 10, 2023
Municipalities asked Alberta's United Conservatives to keep aerial wildfire fighters
EDMONTON - Alberta's 2019 decision to cancel funding for an elite wildfire-fighting crew in 2019 came despite pleas to keep the Rapattack program from at least three municipalities, including one that...
May 10, 2023
Suncor says person injured by bear north of Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Suncor Energy says someone was injured by a bear at its oilsands base plant north of Fort McMurray, Alta., on the weekend. Spokesman Leithan Slade says it happened on Saturday a...
May 09, 2023
Alberta Blue Cross implements measures to help members impacted by wildfires
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Blue Cross has committed to providing uninterrupted coverage to its plan members evacuated from their homes due to wildfires in the province.In a news release, vice-president ...
May 09, 2023
UCP announces Safe Streets Action Plan
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The United Conservative Party (UCP) has committed to a new public safety initiative if re-elected. Leader Danielle Smith said the Safe Streets Action Plan is a comprehensive set of me...
May 09, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation
Officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire will provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation.WhenTuesday, May 9 3 p.m.LocationAlberta Emergency Management Agency 12...
May 09, 2023
Alberta election campaign continues with Smith in Edmonton, Notley in Lethbridge
The second week of Alberta's election campaign continues as United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith is scheduled to make an announcement this morning in Edmonton.The election is set for May 29.Smith...
May 09, 2023
Alberta wildfire situation: May 8, 6:00 p.m
Officials with the provincial government say more than 29,000 individuals have been evacuated from communities throughout north and central Alberta.The government says those evacuated due to wildfires...
May 09, 2023
Firefighters question Alberta cuts to aerial attack teams as province battles blazes
EDMONTON - Former members of an elite Alberta wildfire-fighting crew say government budget cuts have left the province battling its current blazes short-handed. "We could have been difference-makers,"...
May 09, 2023
Favourable forecast may help Alberta firefighting effort, but heat expected to return
Parts of Alberta are experiencing cooler temperatures and even light rain as the province remains under a state of emergency while dozens of wildfires continue raging. The government is warning, howev...
May 09, 2023