Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta officials hoping cooler weather and showers slow wildfires
EDMONTON - Cooler temperatures and a bit of rain are expected to deliver some relief for firefighters as they continue to battle wildfires that threaten communities in northern Alberta, but provincial...
May 7, 2023
Mother and 11-year-old child fatally stabbed in Edmonton, suspect shot by police
EDMONTON - Family members of a woman and her 11-year-old child who were stabbed and killed in Edmonton have gathered with flowers and photos at a park near the scene of the attack. Police have said it...
May 6, 2023
Alberta NDP suspending local campaigns for evacuated areas
The Alberta NDP has announced they are suspending all local campaigns impacted by the Alberta wildfire situation.The seven active NDP operating ridings that are being evacuated and suspended include:D...
May 6, 2023
Update: Alberta wildfire situation (May 6, 6:30 p.m.)
As of this afternoon (May 6), the Alberta government says more than 24,000 individuals have been evacuated from communities throughout north and central Alberta.Those evacuated due to wildfires are as...
May 6, 2023
Alberta declares state of emergency in response to wildfire situation
At 5 p.m. Saturday, Premier Danielle Smith announced that Alberta has declared a state of emergency in response to the wildfire situation. Declaring a state of emergency is a legal mechanism, Smith ex...
May 6, 2023
Premier says more than 24,000 forced from homes by Alberta wildfires
CALGARY - Alberta's premier says an emergency management cabinet committee is set to meet this afternoon as the number of wildfire evacuees in the province has grown to more than 24,000. Smith says th...
May 6, 2023
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 6, 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 6, 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 5, 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 5, 2023 Drayton Valley area fire. (Photo credit: Mike Modney)