Alberta could see milder storm season this summer
Alberta is no stranger to some severe weather, but experts are predicting this year’s storm season could be a little milder than usual. Hailstorms, thunderstorms and tornados are all a …
As flood battles continue in Western Canada, here’s a look at what’s happened so far
Spring flooding has forced communities in the western provinces of Canada to declare states of emergency and evacuate residents. Excessive rainfall at the beginning of May has caused severe flooding, …
2 people hurt in ‘small avalanche’ in Banff National Park
Parks Canada responded to a small avalanche at Aemmer Couloir on Mount Temple in Banff National Park on Tuesday just before noon. The agency said everyone involved was accounted for …
2021 heat wave over B.C., Alberta was among most extreme since 1960s: study
The record-breaking heat wave that scorched western North America last June was among the most extreme ever recorded globally, new modelling and analysis by researchers at universities in the United …
Smoke from prescribed burn causing ‘poor air quality’ in Jasper area: Environment Canada
Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for parts of west-central Alberta on Tuesday evening, saying the air people in the area breathe is being impacted by a fire …
Snowfall warnings in place for parts of western, central Alberta
Upwards of 20 centimetres of snow is possible for some parts of Alberta by Wednesday morning. Snowfall warnings were in place Tuesday morning for parts of central Alberta stretching from …
Review of Edmonton’s snow-removal program finds insufficient staff, equipment
A review of Edmonton’s snow and ice control program has found there are insufficient resources and equipment to meet the majority of current service levels outlined in the policy. The …
Edmonton’s mosquito population could double without use of aerial control program
The city’s pest management coordinator said it’s possible Edmonton’s mosquito population could double without the use of the aerial control program. During a council meeting on Monday, council voted 7-4 …
City-wide street sweeping starts Monday in Edmonton
The City of Edmonton will start its annual street-sweeping campaign on Monday, to get get rid of the built up dust and dirt leftover from the winter. The city said …
Edmonton golfers rejoice: Driving range at Victoria Golf Course opens Thursday
The Victoria Golf Course driving range will open for the season on Thursday. The 61-stall driving range will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from April 7 – …