Alberta preparing for another hot wildfire season

February 18, 2026 6:40 pm MST.

You probably haven’t thought of wildfires as Edmonton endures another frigid cold snap, but it’s top of mind at Alberta Wildfire's coordination centre. More on the province prepping for Wildfire season.

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