Forest fires rage across Canadian west driving evacuations
Fire crews battle blazes from the Northwest Territories to Saskatchewan as drought dries forests. Nearly 900,000 hectares have burned, with Fort Norman evacuated and 350 residents fleeing by air or river. Water bombers and long shifts aim to tame fires. Alberta crews endure 12 to 14 hour days.
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Sheila Bassi
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Mackenzie River
Yellowknife
Alberta
Prairie Firefronts Stretch Across Western Canada
About 4,500 firefighters battle dozens of fires in Saskatchewan Alberta Northwest Territories and Manitoba with hundreds evacuated. Saskatchewan reports 15 uncontained fires affecting 100,000 hectare blazes and 1.3 million daily costs. Alberta lists 20 fires 5 out of control with 1,600 firefighters and a 1.5 million daily bill. Northwest Territories records 33 fires 7 out of control with 100 firefighters and a 130,000 hectare largest blaze. Manitoba has 23 fires 1 out of control with 600 firefighters and no major community threats. Evacuations include 350 from Fort Norman and 170 from Pinehouse Lake. Residents describe the wildfire conditions as wild with flames leaping up to 120 feet.
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Prince Albert
City drops smoking ban at Red Deer Centrium arena
Red Deer council rejected a motion to ban smoking at the Centrium home of the Rebels citing interference with private businesses. The arena owner Westerner Expo Association had faced a petition over smoke but chose a designated area ban.
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