Banff, Canmore stepping up preparations for Alberta wildfire season

Banff, Canmore stepping up preparations for Alberta wildfire season

May 19, 2025 6:10 pm MST.

With Alberta's busy wildfire season just getting started, the mountain towns of Banff and Canmore are preparing for flames with greater urgency this year.

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