At this time of year, we see more wildfires caused by agricultural equipment. In dry and windy conditions, any spark or friction can ignite a fire. Help prevent wildfires by keeping your machines in good working order and have water and fire fighting equipment nearby.

THE LEGEND LIVES ON!

So crazy, we just got tagged in this post by a #yeg local business!

They decided to give the “Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion” it’s very own home for the summer on Whyte Avenue 😭❤️

Given that Nathan did a lot of theatre on Whyte, we think this is great!

I want to strongly support and echo this message from the Minister.

The Measles vaccine is safe and effective. Vaccines really do work!

In a HC system that is already struggling, the last thing AB needs is an outbreak of a preventable highly transmissible virus.

A COMPLETE BAN on RECREATIONAL ATV/UTV USE is now in effect in Lac Ste. Anne County due to EXTREME fire risk. This Ban remains in effect until further notice. Required agricultural and industrial operator use is exempt from this Ban; however, caution and monitoring are advised.

#NEW : Alberta has introduced a bill that would grant it sweeping powers over municipalities, including the right to fire councillors, overturn bylaws and postpone elections. calgary.citynews.ca/2024/04/25/alb…

Mom distributes air quality monitors after 9-year-old’s asthma death during wildfires. edmonton.citynews.ca/2024/04/25/mom…

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'Project Gaslight' surveillance footage shows suspects setting fires to Edmonton-area homes.

Police say it's connected to an arson and extortion scheme targeting South Asian businesses. edmonton.citynews.ca/2024/04/24/pro…

From Edmonton Police : “Gateway Blvd is closed between Anthony Henday Drive and 23 Avenue while police investigate a serious motorcycle collision. The road is expected to be closed for several hours, and motorists are advised to find alternate routes.”
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Gateway Blvd north bound near 19th Ave is completely blocked as police are investigating a motorcycle collision. Seek alternate routes. #yeg #yeg traffic

An aircraft hangar built during World War II at Edmonton’s former municipal airport has been destroyed by fire. edmonton.citynews.ca/2024/04/23/fir…

Wildfire MWF012, located approximately 4.5 km east of Saprae Creek Estates in the Fort McMurray forest area is now classified as being held. The evacuation alert has been lifted. Find more information on MWF012 here: srd.web.alberta.ca/fort-mcmurray-….

Heartbreaking to see Hangar 11 burn.

It was the last of its kind in Western Canada. It was key in the war effort in the 1940s & had been designated a historical resource. It was to be repurposed as a mixed use retail, commercial, restaurant/patio, event & residential space. #yeg

The former airport just metres away from NAIT is destroyed. Fire crews are working to contain the blaze which has ripped apart the historic building in the Blatchford area.

An airplane hangar

A fire near NAIT — at what appears to be the near the site of the old municipal airport .

Fire and fireworks permits are suspended. A restriction is a ban on open fires (brush, bonfire), burn barrels & fireworks
Recreation fire pits (with a screen), propane or natural gas fire tables and appliances, and barbecues are allowed
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