First-of-its-kind wildfire guide addresses realities faced by outdoor festivals in Alberta

First-of-its-kind wildfire guide addresses realities faced by outdoor festivals in Alberta

June 17, 2026 5:28 pm MST.

The Calgary Folk Music Festival is teaming up with Alberta Capital Airshed to launch what’s being called the first guide of its kind; helping outdoor festivals deal with wildfire smoke. Phoenix Phillips reports.

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