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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Alberta government prepares for 2026 wildfire season, introduces new support program

Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says more than 550 firefighters have been hired for this year. He has also introduced a new mutual aid incentive program for municipalities.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation south of Whitecourt

Residents ordered out immediately as 55-hectare blaze moves south in windy conditions

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helicoptersmagazine.com /3 weeks ago

‘Ash, smoke and flames everywhere’: Memories of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire

A massive wildfire quickly spread into the oilsands city…

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globalnews.ca /4 weeks ago

‘Ash, smoke and flames everywhere’: Memories of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire

The 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires left a mark on many people in the city. Here are some of their memories of the day the fire known as "The Beast" came to town.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Sandy Beach, Alta. residents remain on evacuation standby as wildfire burns homes

Sturgeon County has issued a local state of emergency for the summer village of Sandy Beach, Alta., after wildfire claimed three homes and damaged a fourth.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

About 140 Woodlands County families forced out of homes due to wildfire

The wildfire burning near Whitecourt appears to have shrunk a little overnight. Woodlands County Reeve Dave Kusch said it's unclear whether any homes have been damaged.

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globalnews.ca /3 days ago

After major snow and flooding in Saskatchewan, wildfires are on the map

The majority of Saskatchewan is seeing an extreme wildfire risk due to low humidity levels, with some crews already responding to fires.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Evacuation alert issued due to out of control Alberta wildfire near Sundre

An out of control wildfire that's burning about 30 kilometres northwest of Sundre, Alta., has prompted an evacuation alert to be issued for the area.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Sandy Beach, Alta. evacuation order lifted with wildfire under control

Sturgeon County said Saturday that the fire has claimed at least three homes and damaged a fourth. No injuries have been reported.

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montrealgazette.com /4 weeks ago

Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff for Hughenden and Surrounding Area

CALGARY, Alberta — AltaLink is monitoring extreme wildfire conditions forecast for Sunday, May 3, within the Municipal District of Provost No. 51 area. If extreme conditions remain...

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Saskatchewan officials urge caution as dry weather triggers wildfires

Saskatchewan's Public Safety Agency shared that much of the south and central parts of the province are favourable for extreme fire behaviours.

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globalnews.ca /1 day ago

Lightning sparks out-of-control Saskatchewan wildfire, community on evacuation alert

Residents in Macdowall, Sask., are on high alert as a wildfire caused by lightning blazes out of control at a nearby provincial park.

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globalnews.ca /2 days ago

How bad will wildfires get this year? Officials set to share outlook

The outlook comes after years of intense wildfires with the 2025 wildfire season being Canada’s second-worst on record, with nearly 90,000 kilometres consumed as of September 2025.

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globalnews.ca /2 days ago

Fire west of Barrhead sets buildings on fire, residents ordered to evacuate

Residents of a rural area northwest of Edmonton in the County of Barrhead are being ordered to get out of their homes as a wildfire in the area has set buildings ablaze.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Flooding fears prompt evacuation alert for residents near Fort McMurray

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has issued an evacuation alert for more than 130 residents of Draper over fears of flooding by the Clearwater River.

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globalnews.ca /10 hours ago

Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuation order near Shellbrook, Sask.

A fast-moving wildfire has triggered a mandatory evacuation order in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook as crews continue battling multiple active fires across Saskatchewan.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Saskatchewan ‘more prepared than ever’ for fire season, public safety agency says

The province's forecast for fire season shows northern and central areas with a better outlook than 2025 – but the drought in southwestern sections remains.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Impact of Nopiming Provincial Park, Man. wildfire lingers 1 year later

A pristine, picturesque part of Manitoba is now scarred beyond recognition in some areas after a devastating wildfire tore through Nopiming Provincial Park last spring.

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globalnews.ca /5 days ago

As wildfire season nears, Canada leasing 10 new firefighting aircraft

Provincial and territorial wildfire agencies will be able to request the use of four air tankers, one spotter plane and five heavy lift helicopters to fight wildfires, feds say.

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globalnews.ca /4 weeks ago

Large brush fire in Rocky View County under control

Rocky View County says a large brush fire that started on Thursday near Ghost Lake, west of Calgary, is now under control and no longer considered to be active.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Evacuation alert remains in place for residents near Fort McMurray

While river levels and floodwaters have been receding in the Fort McMurray area, more than 130 residents in the nearby community of Draper remain on evacuation alert.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Several grassfires burn in Edmonton as city steps up prevention measures

Several grassfires broke out in Edmonton on the same dry, warm, windy day the city conducted a prescribed burn in Jan Reimer Park.

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nytimes.com /3 days ago

Heat Wave Hits Canada With Warnings in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Canada’s first big heat wave of the year was expected to bring prolonged warm weather to southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

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globalnews.ca /2 days ago

‘Out of control wildfire’ in central Manitoba quadruples in size

An out of control widlfire is burning around one kilometre outside of the Manitoban community of Easterville. There is "no indication the community is at risk," the province said.

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