Brazeau County AB | 13 May 2012 There is a wildfire near Range Road 91 and Twp 475 near Lodgepole. Traffic is restricted on Hwy. 620 Avoid the area. Visibility will be affected. Follow the directions of local authorities. Prepare for possible evacuation. Seek medical attention if you experience breathing difficulties. Take all necessary...
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Alberta | Northern parts of the province experiencing high to extreme fire danger
Edmonton | 11 May 2012 Albertans who live in or visit the province’s forested areas are reminded to take extra care this weekend as dry conditions and strong winds can fuel fast-burning wildfires. Fire danger levels in northern Alberta have risen to high, and in some places, extreme levels. Since the beginning of April,...
Alberta | Man overcome by smoke as fire destroys home in Red Deer
Mustang Acres | 30 April 2012 A Red Deer resident’s home was destroyed after a fire Sunday evening. Just after 7 p.m., Red Deer Emergency Services Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a mobile home on fire. When crews first arrived there was heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof and rear...
Alberta | One person killed, three critically injured in fiery head-on RTC in Calgary
17 Avenue, 100 Street SE | 25 March 2012 The Calgary Fire Department responded to a Road Traffic Crash on 17 avenue and 100 street S.E. last night around 10:00 PM. On arrival crews found two vehicles badly damaged by a head on collision with one of the vehicle fully involved in flames. The...
Alberta | Calgary Fire Dept responds to downtown highrise wind hazard
Husky building | 13 March 2012 Earlier this afternoon, the Calgary Fire Department responded to a wind hazard call downtown. There were two issues to address; a piece of debris that had reportedly struck two vehicles and a metal-framed canvass that has become loose on the Husky building – both a result of the strong winds. The Calgary Fire Department’s High Angle...
Alberta | Three people treated after carbon monoxide poisoning in Calgary home
100 block Saddlehorn Crescent NE | 12 March 2012 The Calgary Fire Department is responding to a carbon monoxide call at a home in the 100 block of Saddlehorn Crescent N.E. Upon arrival, fire crews found the home to be filled with very high levels of carbon monoxide (between 400 and 800 parts per million). Three residents...
Alberta | Quadriplegic police officer to be a Rick Hansen medal bearer
Edmonton | 9 March 2012 On Monday, March 12, 2012, Canada’s only quadriplegic police officer, EPS acting Detective Bryce Clarke, will proudly role into the gymnasium at the University of Alberta Van Vliet Centre, alongside Canada’s Man in Motion, Rick Hansen. “I will have the privilege of carrying the sterling silver Rick Hansen Relay...
Alberta | Police seeking Good Sam who helped save elderly woman’s life
Calgary | 13 March 2012 The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a Good Samaritan who recently helped save the life of a missing elderly woman. The man played a critical role in locating the woman, but disappeared before officers could get his name. The Service would like to properly recognize...
Alberta | Three people injured, one critically, in high-impact RTC in Calgary
1300 block Glenmore Trail SE | 26 Feb 2012 On 2012-02-26 at approximately 0045 hours a 2003 Toyota was eastbound in the 1300 block of Glenmore Trail SE. A 2000 Hyundai Accent was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Glenmore Trail. The two vehicles collided head-on. Post-impact, the Accent traveled approximately 6 meters...
Alberta | ETS uses smoke to test LRT tunnel fans
Edmonton | 27 Feb 2012 Beginning Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Edmonton Transit System (ETS) personnel will be testing the fan system in the downtown LRT tunnels between Churchill and Bay stations during early morning hours, from approximately 1:45-4:30am, until March 2, 2012. Smoke will be generated in Churchill Station on February 28, 2012, in...
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