Category Archives: Alberta
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)
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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2023
Volunteers to clean up Alberta highways this weekend
Motorists in Alberta are being advised to watch out for volunteers on provincial highways on Saturday, May 6, 2023.Between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., volunteers from 4-H clubs, Scouts, Girl Guides, schools, c...
May 4, 2023
Alberta NDP leader appeals to undecided conservative voters
CALGARY - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley has delivered a direct message to people who have voted conservative in the past and are struggling with how to cast their ballots later this month.Notley st...
May 4, 2023
Smith accuses Notley of ignoring effect of rising power rates on consumers
CALGARY - United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith is accusing her chief political rival of not standing up for Albertans when it comes to the cost of living.At a campaign stop in Calgary, Smith outl...
May 4, 2023