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Alberta towns preparing for potential Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees

Alberta towns preparing for potential Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees

Some Fort McMurray residents are being told to evacuate to as forest fire rages
UPDATE: Wildfire caused by pipeline rupture now under control

UPDATE: Wildfire caused by pipeline rupture now under control

An initial ignition of natural gas at the rupture site is now extinguished. We are working to support Alberta Wildfire in their response to contain a secondary fire.
Small wildfire contained near transfer station northeast of Jasper

Small wildfire contained near transfer station northeast of Jasper

"Thanks to early public reporting, Parks Canada fire crews and the Jasper Fire Department were able to respond quickly."
Wildfire report reveals 6.6% of Albertas forested area burned last year

Wildfire report reveals 6.6% of Albertas forested area burned last year

The average age of Alberta's forests dropped 6.1 years in 2023, all due to the unprecedented 2023 wildfire season.
Alberta government declares early start to wildfire season

Alberta government declares early start to wildfire season

Wildfire season, which usually starts on March 1 every year, started on Feb. 20 as the province announced a funding request for more wildland firefighters going to Budget 2024.
Temperature records broken in Jasper

Temperature records broken in Jasper

Environment and Climate Change Canada's climate team is still reviewing the data to confirm the temperatures.
Frozen in time: Public involvement welcomed as melting ice reveals hidden treasures in Canadian Rockies

Frozen in time: Public involvement welcomed as melting ice reveals hidden treasures in Canadian Rockies

Exploring the great mountain wilderness, an observant hiker spots a dark object sticking out of a melting pile of snow.
CPAWS looks back at the big issues of 2023

CPAWS looks back at the big issues of 2023

Of the many major environmental issues that headlined news stories during 2023, its easy for Kecia Kerr to choose the biggest: wildfires.
A look back at the 2023 wildfire season

A look back at the 2023 wildfire season

Depending on how you look at it, Jasper National Parks 2023 wildfire season was either average or substantially better in comparison.
Op-ed: Taking action on drought in Alberta

Op-ed: Taking action on drought in Alberta

Water is one of Albertas most precious resources. We all use it, consume it, and rely on it.
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