Tag Archives: wildfire
Volunteers Needed to Assist During Local Emergencies
FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking community members for their Emergency Social Services (ESS) team. This volunteer-based group works alongside municipal r...
Mar 10, 2025
Wildfire Season Begins March 1
Alberta prepares for upcoming wildfire season Alberta's wildfire season officially begins March 1, and the province is already gearing up for what officials predict will be a more typical year. With b...
Feb 18, 2025
From Fort McMurray to Los Angeles: Alberta Firefighters Battle Blazing Inferno
Alberta Firefighters Assist in Battling California Wildfires Alberta's firefighters are playing a crucial role in combating two major wildfires in California. A team of 40 highly trained Type-1 wildla...
Jan 21, 2025
Alberta Firefighters Arrive in California
Alberta Firefighters Arrive in California Ready for Wildfire Battle Forty type-1 wildland firefighters from Alberta, including one from Fort McMurray, have arrived in California to assist in battling ...
Jan 16, 2025
Fort McMurray Firefighter Among Alberta Team Heading to Aid California Wildfires
A Fort McMurray firefighter is among 40 personnel from Alberta heading to California to assist in battling devastating wildfires near Los Angeles. The team departed from Edmonton yesterday and is expe...
Jan 13, 2025
Fire Razes Home on Fort McMurray 468 First Nation
House Fire Severely Damages Home in Fort McMurray 468 First Nation FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A house in the Fort McMurray 468 First Nation was severely damaged in a fire this weekend. On Saturday around ...
Dec 16, 2024
Alberta Invests $2.5M to Boost Jasper Tourism After Wildfire
Millions Pledged for Jasper's Tourism Recovery Hoping to help revive Jasper's tourism industry following this summer's devastating wildfire, the Alberta government is pledging $2.5 million to boost to...
Oct 20, 2024
Fort McMurray Wildfires Under Control as Season Nears End
Fort McMurray Wildfires Under Control as Season Nears End Crews with Alberta Wildfire have successfully brought all blazes burning in the Fort McMurray Forest Area under control. Currently, there are ...
Oct 17, 2024
Province issues Fire Advisory for Fort McMurray Forest Area
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Alberta Wildfire has issued a Fire Advisory for the Fort McMurray Forest Area due to the very high fire danger and persistent warm, dry conditions. Under the advisory, no new f...
Aug 08, 2024
Advice From Former Evacuees
When Fort McMurray was forced to evacuate due to wildfire in 2016 - an event that became the largest natural disaster in Canadian history - some words of advice provided comfort and guidance for the p...
Jul 30, 2024