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Update 2: Alberta flood information update (June 30, 6:30 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:35:00 -0600

The Town of Canmore has rescinded their evacuation alerts and begun recovery work, while Kananaskis continues to manage flooding impacts, closures and travel restrictions.

Update 1: Alberta flood information update (June 29, 5:45 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:50:00 -0600

Rainfall across southern Alberta has prompted states of local emergency in Canmore and the Kananaskis Improvement District, with alerts, watches and advisories in place across multiple river basins.

Update 25: Alberta wildfire update (Sept. 12, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Warm weather is keeping wildfire risk active, and Albertans are urged to stay alert and use extra caution during outdoor activities.

Update 24: Alberta wildfire update (Sept. 5, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Albertans are asked to use caution when working or recreating outdoors this weekend due to hot and dry conditions.

Update 23: Alberta wildfire update (Aug. 29, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0600

With hot and dry conditions expected to continue through the long weekend, Albertans are advised to use caution when outdoors to prevent new wildfire starts.

Update 22: Alberta wildfire update (Aug. 22, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:25:00 -0600

There are no out-of-control wildfires in Alberta, and cooler nighttime temperatures are helping firefighters make good progress.

Update 21: Alberta wildfire update (Aug. 15, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Cooler weather and rain have lowered wildfire activity in Alberta, allowing the province to send airtankers to help fight fires in New Brunswick.

Update 20: Alberta wildfire update (Aug. 8, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Many large wildfires have been contained this week, with lower fire activity across the province due to scattered showers.

Update 19: Alberta wildfire update (Aug. 5, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:25:00 -0600

There were more than 40 new wildfire starts over the long weekend, but the vast majority have been extinguished.

Update 17: Alberta wildfire update (July 29, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Warmer weather this week could lead to more wildfires starting and make existing fires spread faster.

Update 16: Alberta wildfire update (July 25, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Thunderstorms moving across the boreal forest sparked new wildfires; cooler weather conditions are helping to suppress wildfire activity.

Update 15: Alberta wildfire update (July 22, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Cooler temperatures and higher humidity are helping firefighters contain existing wildfires.

Update 14: Alberta wildfire update (July 17, 3:30 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:40:00 -0600

Hot and dry weather may lead to increased wildfire activity in northern Alberta where wildfire danger remains high.

Update 13: Alberta wildfire update (July 15, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Favourable weather in recent days has allowed firefighters to bring more wildfires under control.

Update 12: Alberta wildfire update (July 11, 3 p.m.)

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0600

While warm, windy weather continues, the possibility of showers in some areas this weekend is welcome and may support ongoing wildfire response efforts.