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Alberta's wildfires disrupt some 7% of Canada's oil production
Wildfires burning in Canada's oil-producing province of Alberta have affected more than 344,000 barrels per day of oil sands ...
Wildfires in western, northern Alberta trigger air quality warnings for some regions
Wildfire smoke has sparked the national weather agency to issue air quality warnings around the county of Grande Prairie and ...
B.C. wildfire crossing into Alberta prompts wider evacuation order
The out-of-control Kiskatinaw River wildfire in B.C. crossed into Alberta early Friday afternoon, prompting an Alberta ...
B.C. wildfire fighters experience slight reprieve, but more wind on horizon
The B.C. Wildfire Service said that firefighters experienced a slight reprieve battling one of its most concerning blazes on ...
Nearly half of northern Alberta community destroyed as wildfires flare
As Albertans forced out by wildfires wait for word when it will be safe to return home, other evacuees are learning their ...
Edmonton Journal on MSN1d
Experts use AI to map wildfire probability as more Northern Alberta communities forced to evacuate
As of Friday several communities remain under evacuation orders or alerts, while residents of Swan Hills were able to return ...
Calgary Herald on MSN3d
Wildfire updates: More hot, dry conditions expected | CNRL restarts oilsands site | Air quality warnings issued for northern Alberta
Showers were expected Tuesday in the area around Edmonton, where some of the province’s wildfires are burning, according to ...
Edmonton Journal on MSN2d
Vicious cycle: Wildfire smoke and wind a growing threat in Alberta
In an ever-lengthening forest fire season, there’s a gritty new reality to climate change where smoke from as far away as ...
Alberta wildfires: Evacuees in several Yellowhead County communities can return home Tuesday
Yellowhead County officials said Monday that the wildfires burning near Peers, Robb and Mercoal “saw minimal to no growth” ...
Wildfire in Alberta disrupts oil operations and prompts evacuations
A wildfire in the Canadian province of Alberta prompted the temporary shutdown of some oil and gas production and forced ...
Alberta wildfire evacuees seek mental, emotional supports in Edmonton
In times like these, even small gestures can have profound meaning. Thank you for considering this opportunity to stand with our families during a time of great need.' ...
County of Grande Prairie expands evacuation order as B.C. wildfire spreads into Alberta
The County of Grande Prairie expanded its evacuation order, as a wildfire that ignited in British Columbia has crossed into ...