Although a wildfire continues to burn in the nearby United States, Waterton Lakes National Park is open for the Labour Day long weekend. While the Boundary wildfire is still active, it remains outside the park. Most areas in Waterton Lakes that were affected by the Boundary wildfire have re-opened. Many recreational opportunities and a full…Continue Reading

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is searching for volunteers to help clean up the remains of a wire fence in…Continue Reading

Overnight rainfall suppressed the Boundary wildfire enough for officials to life an evacuation alert in effect since late last week…Continue Reading

An evacuation alert remains in effect for all of Waterton Lakes National Park as the Boundary wildfire is still out…Continue Reading

An evacuation alert remains in effect for all of Waterton Lakes National Park. All backcountry areas and hiking trails in…Continue Reading

Much of Waterton Lakes National Park is closed as a wildfire burns out of control in the Boundary Creek Valley.…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod and district residents opened their homes, farms and ranches Tuesday to people and livestock displaced by a wildfire that doubled in size overnight to about 20,000 hectares. That generosity of spirit didn’t surprise Premier Rachel Notley. “In situations like this Albertans don’t hesitate to step up and offer help,” Notley said Tuesday during…Continue Reading