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Update 39: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m.)
Press Release Aug 12, 2024 The Municipality of Jasper has announced all residents can start returning home on Friday, August 16. A telephone townhall will be held this evening at…
Update 34: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 7, 3:30 p.m.)
Press Release Aug 07, 2024 Crews continue to make progress on large, out-of-control wildfires. Fire danger is now high to very high along the northern boreal region of the province,…
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Commends Federal Government Investment in Health Study on Oil Sands Impacts in Northern Alberta
Press Release FORT CHIPEWYAN, AB, Aug. 7, 2024 – Today, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Stephen Guilbeault announced a federal investment of $12.5 million towards a health study in the…
Federal Government announces support for community-led health study in Athabasca oil sands region
Press Release From: Environment and Climate Change Canada August 7, 2024 Everyone in Canada deserves to live in a safe and healthy environment. The Government of Canada strives to address…
Government of Yukon provides update on fish downstream of Victoria Gold’s Eagle Mine
Press Release August 6, 2024 On August 2, Victoria Gold personnel discovered dead fish in Haggart Creek. Upon discovering the dead fish, the company ceased discharging water from the mine…
Update 33: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 6, 4:30 p.m.)
Press Release Aug 06, 2024 Rain in recent days has led to subdued wildfire behaviour in many areas of the province. Warm, dry conditions are expected for northern Alberta in…
Protecting communities from drought and floods
Press Release Aug 06, 2024 Drought and floods can damage homes and businesses, disrupt critical infrastructure and, in extreme scenarios, pose a serious threat to public safety. In recent years,…
Statement – Tŝilhqox Slide and Fisheries
Press Release Between July 30 and 31, a large landslide blocked the Tŝilhqox (Chilcotin River) upstream of Gex Gunlin (Big Creek). At this time, fish passage is blocked for several…
UPDATED*: Update 32: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 5, 4:30 p.m.)
Press Release Aug 05, 2024 Bus tours Bus tours originally scheduled for Sunday, August 4, proceeded today. Further tours will take place each day as long as conditions remain safe.…
Fire Bulletin #14
Press Release There are currently 70 active wildfires across the province, with a total of 191 wildfires to date. Lightning and human caused fires continue to persist with no significant…
