Wildfire preparedness in Alberta
Alberta is investing wisely in wildfire preparedness with funding for additional airtankers, night-vision equipped helicopters and the Community Fireguard Program.
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Alberta is investing wisely in wildfire preparedness with funding for additional airtankers, night-vision equipped helicopters and the Community Fireguard Program.
It may appear to be a wildfire, but a large plume of smoke spotted in eastern Alberta actually came from a prescribed burn being conducted at the Wainwright Garrison.
Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen said planning for wildfires allowed for a quick response to a fire near Edson this week.
Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen said planning for wildfires allowed for a quick response to a fire near Edson this week.
After a grass fire burned hundreds of acres and threatened homes yesterday, Rocky View County (RVC) declared a fire advisory, effective December 5.