Now that Albertans have a brief reprieve from the threat of incoming U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, politicians, industry ...

Alberta covers a massive area with diversity that may surprise anyone unfamiliar with the province’s unique geography.

After the destructive wildfire in Jasper, Alberta in 2024, the province is taking steps to safeguard other heavily forested areas from future catastrophic events. The Weather Network's Connor ...

as he joined Alberta Forestry Minister Todd Loewen, and other politicians to provide an update on construction of the new community fire guard. Approximately 200 hectares (495 acres) of forest ...

Increasing wildfire prevention in the Bow Valley has long been a priority for Canmore and nearby communities, though a lack of funding has delayed many preventative measures in the past.

Alberta wildfire crews have already begun to perform prescribed burns around the province, ahead of the 2025 forest fire season. Starting on Jan. 6, 8,000 hectares around Ribbon Creek in ...

Climate has an immediate bearing on forest fire ... normal for most of Canada, for most models — although some say it’ll be wetter or drier than normal in northern Alberta, Flannigan said.

A spokeswoman for Sajjan confirms in an email that Canada has received and approved an official request for help. Alberta announced last week that it is sending up to 40 wildland firefighters with ...