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‘Seasoned’ Swan Hills wildfire evacuees find safe haven in Whitecourt
We're happy when people feel safe here because that's what we're trying to deliver,' said Whitecourt Mayor Tom Pickard as ...
Edmonton Journal5d
Town of Swan Hills ordered evacuated because of wildfire
This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Town of Swan Hills has issued a mandatory Evacuation Order due to wildfire. This ...
Swan Hills under evacuation as wildfire threatens northern Alberta town
The Town of Swan Hills said a reception center has been set up at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre in Whitecourt, located about 80 kilometres to the south.
Dangerous fire conditions expected as fight to save Swan Hills continues
Extreme heat, low humidity, and strong winds are expected to fuel a wildfire that has put a northern Alberta town under ...
The Vancouver Sun on MSN2h
There's a wildfire crisis in Western Canada. Why is this happening so early in the season?
A wildfire in northeastern B.C. has caused residents to flee their homes, while Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared a ...
Calgary Herald on MSN2h
Wildfire updates: 25+ Alberta blazes deemed out of control | Workers flee oilsands sites | Wildfires rage in northeast B.C.
Canada, the world’s fourth-largest crude producer, has long seen its energy output threatened by wildfires that rage through ...
Wildfire in Alberta disrupts oil operations and prompts evacuations
A wildfire in the Canadian province of Alberta prompted the temporary shutdown of some oil and gas production and forced ...
The Canadian Press on MSN5d
Northern Alberta town of Swan Hills ordered evacuated as wildfire rages nearby
An emergency alert says no evacuation is currently required, but winds are likely to change and would force residents to flee ...