Environment

Some Fort McMurray residents are being told to evacuate to as forest fire rages

“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.”

"Thanks to early public reporting, Parks Canada fire crews and the Jasper Fire Department were able to respond quickly."

The caribou conservation breeding facility has been under construction for approximately one year.

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

Parks Canada encouraging everyone who sees human entrance into closure areas to record the activity (if it is safe) and call the information in to Parks Canada Dispatch at 780-852-6155.

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.

Environment and Climate Change Canada's climate team is still reviewing the data to confirm the temperatures.

Exploring the great mountain wilderness, an observant hiker spots a dark object sticking out of a melting pile of snow.

Of the many major environmental issues that headlined news stories during 2023, it’s easy for Kecia Kerr to choose the biggest: wildfires.