Alberta Wildfires

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith deflects when asked about wildfires and climate change

  Danielle Smith said the government is bringing in arson investigators from outside the province to trace the cause of some wildfires during an unprecedented season in Alberta.

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• Canada could hit ‘record levels’ of area burnt by wildfires this year

  New modelling shows that the risks of wildfires is set to increase in June and remain 'unusually high' throughout the summer in Canada, natural resources minister said.

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  Jun 5
  
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• Why Danielle Smith says she will try ‘persuading’ Trudeau on climate goals

  The newly re-elected Alberta premier dismissed concerns over her party's lost seats and smaller vote share, arguing the results are a sign of broad support across the province.

  Politics

  Jun 4
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• Alberta wildfires: Provincial state of emergency ends

  The provincial state of emergency was declared on May 6 after tens of thousands of people were forced from their homes over intense and spreading wildfires.

  Fire

  Jun 3
• Cabins destroyed in northern Alberta wildfire: ‘I’m terribly sorry’

  The chief of Mikisew Cree First Nation said some homes have been destroyed by a wildfire that's burning near Fort Chipewyan in northern Alberta.

  Canada

  Jun 2
• Almost 700 more international firefighters set to join Canada’s wildfire fight

  There are already more than 500 international firefighters, incident commanders and other workers in Alberta, and another 101 arrived from the U.S. Friday.

  Canada

  Jun 2
• Alberta wildfires: Residents return to Rainbow Lake Friday after 27-day evacuation

  Hundreds of residents from Rainbow Lake, Alta., were finally able to go home Friday morning after a mandatory evacuation order was issued 27 days ago.

  Fire

  Jun 2
• Insurance costs rising as ‘catastrophic events’ become the norm

  As weather events and wildfires become increasingly extreme and frequent, insurers in Canada are finding it more difficult to keep coverage affordable.

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  Jun 2
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• Canadians change camping plans as fire bans expand in the country

  Fire bans began rolling in after hot, dry weather took over much of Canada early in the season - starting in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, expanding to the Maritimes.

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  Jun 2
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• Canadian military to help fight Nova Scotia wildfires amid ‘unprecedented’ season

  Canadian Armed Forces will help Nova Scotia's officials with planning and coordination, ignition specialist personnel and equipment, and other firefighting resources.

  Canada

  Jun 1