Danielle Smith, the premier, told party supporters that the government would expand the role of its sheriffs.
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Jasper Fire Worsened by Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud
Blazes that generate such stormy conditions can be nearly impossible to put out and pose special dangers to firefighters.
Town Famous for Royal and Hollywood Guests Is Ravaged by Wildfires
Fast-moving fires have destroyed a third of the buildings in the picturesque town of Jasper, Alberta, and its national park. But the mayor hopes to rebuild.
See the Wildfires Burning Across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest
Fires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres in the western United States and Canada, prompting evacuations and blanketing cities in smoke.
Half of Canadian Town Jasper Destroyed by Fast-Moving Wildfire
As much as half of Jasper, Alberta, which lies inside one of the country’s most-visited national parks, has been destroyed, officials said.
Canada Issues Evacuation Order for Jasper National Park as Wildfires Burn in Alberta
Large blazes in the province have led to the evacuation of thousands of people.
A Serial Killer From the U.S. Preyed on Young Women in Canada
The police believe the killer, who died in an Idaho jail, may be linked to the unsolved murders of other women in British Columbia, Alberta and the United States.
Wildfire Approaches Canada’s Largest Oil-Producing Area — Again
The fire, near Fort McMurray, Alberta, has put the community, which is haunted by the costliest wildfire in Canadian history, on high alert.
Alberta Draws Academia Into Its Fight With Justin Trudeau
Alberta is seeking powers to veto funding agreements between the federal government and provincial entities, including postsecondary institutions.
Canada Braces for Wildfire Season as ‘Zombie Fires’ Blaze
A government forecast suggests that there could be even more wildfires this season than during last year’s exceptional fire period.