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It didn’t take long for Namneet Singh to find full-time employment again, after a fire in Jasper, Alta., last week destroyed the hotel he had worked at for more than a year. Singh, who was among hundreds of temporary foreign workers earning a living in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town, …
Read More »Jasper wildfire, a rate cut, Earth’s hottest days. This week’s big stories – National
The scenic town of Jasper, Alta., was devastated in a wildfire that engulfed Jasper National Park, Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time after announcing he won’t run for re-election as U.S. president and the Earth set back-to-back records for the hottest day ever. Plus, the Bank of …
Read More »‘All the ash falling’: Jasper evacuees share stories of escaping wildfire
Jasper residents have described the shock and horror of fleeing their homes with a few hours’ notice as a raging wildfire ripped through the national park and townsite in western Alberta this week. It took less than two days for the fire to reach the town of Jasper, where multiple …
Read More »Jasper wildfire: Alberta government to look into mixed messaging in evacuation orders
The Alberta government said it has questions and will be looking into the messaging used in evacuation orders issued Monday night amid a wildfire in the Jasper region. Just before 10 p.m. Monday, an evacuation order was issued for the Town of Jasper due to a wildfire south of the …
Read More »Health experts recommend staying inside as wildfire smoke fills Calgary skies
With smoke filling the skies above Calgary, health experts are suggesting that people stay indoors as much as possible. News Source link
Read More »Calgary opens evacuation centre for those forced to flee Jasper wildfire
reception centre for those displaced by the Jasper wildfire has been set up in Calgary for an expected 200 evacuees. News Source link
Read More »Jasper wildfire: These are the key things to grab in emergency evacuations
Everyone in Jasper and Jasper National Park in Alberta has been asked to evacuate as of late Monday night, as a fire approaches the community. Experts say there is a list of things people should be prepared to grab quickly as they leave their homes for safer communities and designated …
Read More »Wildfire tears through Manitoba wilderness camp near Flin Flon – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A wildfire raged Sunday afternoon at a remote wilderness camp outside of Flin Flon, Man., RCMP say. Officers were called around 1:30 p.m. about large amounts of smoke near Camp Whitney, and when they arrived, they found the site’s main kitchen fully …
Read More »Jasper National Park under wildfire threat. How far is it from safe zones?
Alberta’s famous Jasper National Park has been shut down and evacuations are underway amid raging wildfires threatening residents and visitors. The evacuation order, issued Monday night, for almost 4,700 residents and all visitors covers the town of Jasper and the rest of the national park. Everyone in Jasper was told …
Read More »Lightning strikes are the leading cause of wildfires in British Columbia
By Ben Low-On Global News Posted July 21, 2024 12:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size According to the BC Wildfire Service, 87 per cent of fires this year have been caused by lightning. With close to 9000 strikes within the last 48 hours, …
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