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Gusty winds hit Alberta; wet, snowy start to long weekend forecast for Airdrie
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (442+ words) Wind gusts reached 101 km/h in Alberta on Thursday as strong northwest winds developed across central and southern Alberta, according to Environment Canada. In a weather summary issued at 9: 54 p. m. MDT Thursday, the agency said Three Hills recorded a gust of…...
Mountain View County provides update on Bearberry-area wildfire
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (538+ words) Mountain View County says residents are not being asked to evacuate and there is no immediate risk to its communities as crews continue fighting a wildfire near Bearberry, northwest of Sundre. The county said Friday it continues to monitor wildfire…...
Possible flurries, rain in forecast for Airdrie long weekend
23+ hour, 32+ min ago (363+ words) Residents hoping for warm spring weather over the long weekend may need to keep their jackets and umbrellas close by. Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said cooler temperatures and unsettled conditions are expected across much…...
Special weather statement issued near Airdrie ahead of snowy long weekend
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (457+ words) A special weather statement is in effect for Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield as Environment Canada warns snowfall could affect travel plans over the May long weekend. Smoke in Didsbury likely linked to wildfire northwest of Sundre Wind…...
Update: Smoke in Didsbury likely linked to wildfire northwest of Sundre
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (398+ words) A wildfire northwest of Sundre has grown to about 200 hectares and remains out of control, while Mountain View County says there is no risk to its residents or communities. Mountain View County issues fire restriction as dry conditions continue Airdrie…...
Airdrie on edge of damaging wind system as cold, wet May long weekend nears - Discover Airdrie. com - Local News, Weather, Sports, and Job Listings for Airdrie, Alberta, and the Rocky View County region.
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (929+ words) Airdrie remains outside Environment Canada's special weather statement for now, but a senior meteorologist says the city is close enough to the edge of a damaging wind system that residents should keep watching the forecast. The updated statement, issued at…...
Elusive visitor makes rare appearance on Bragg Creek Trails camera
1+ week, 3+ day ago (356+ words) After wolverine sighting west of Calgary, Airdrie residents share backyard wildlife Bragg Creek Trails said the animal was captured on one of its wildlife cameras in the West Bragg Creek area. Bragg Creek Trails told Discover Airdrie the precise location…...
Rocky View County issues fire ban after dry, windy conditions - Discover Airdrie. com - Local News, Weather, Sports, and Job Listings for Airdrie, Alberta, and the Rocky View County region.
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (314+ words) Rocky View County has issued a fire ban for both the east and west regions of the county. The county said Friday that Rocky View County Fire Services increased the fire risk status because of continued dry and windy weather…...
Storm winds down across Alberta after snow, gusts and localized flooding
2+ week, 6+ day ago (477+ words) Strong winds that brought gusts over 90 km/h to the Airdrie area on Friday coincided with a multi-day spring storm that is now winding down across Alberta, Environment Canada said Saturday. Update: Airdrie area sees wind damage as gusts near…...
Bees before rakes: Rocky View County urges residents to delay spring yard cleanup
2+ week, 4+ day ago (182+ words) Rocky View County is encouraging residents in the region to delay early spring yard cleanup to prevent disturbing pollinators emerging from winter habitats. Rocky View report highlights gaps in mental health support for farmers The county says many pollinators overwinter…...