As warmer temperatures and below-average precipitation persist across Alberta, the provincial government has announced an early commencement to the 2024 wildfire season, urging citizens to take proactive measures to safeguard against potential disasters.The decision to declare an early start to the wildfire season comes as a response to the lessons learned from the impactful 2023 season, which underscored the importance of collective action in addressing natural disasters. With heightened wildfire risk looming over many parts of the province, Alberta aims to direct resources more effectively by initiating preparations ahead of schedule."Alberta's government will face the coming wildfire season head-on and we will do whatever is necessary to help Albertans and their communities stay safe from the impacts of wildfire. I want to encourage Albertans to remain vigilant and recreate responsibly," said Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen.The early declaration enables Alberta Wildfire to implement additional measures, including the utilization of fire bans and restrictions to mitigate the risk of human-caused wildfires amid hazardous conditions. Furthermore, individuals planning controlled burns within the Forest Protection Area will be required to obtain a permit.In anticipation of the upcoming wildfire season, Forestry and Parks is preparing to bolster firefighting efforts by hiring 100 new firefighters, pending approval of Budget 2024. These additional personnel, comprising five 20-person crews, will bolster the existing Alberta Wildfire team and enhance response capabilities.With human-caused wildfires accounting for more than 60% of incidents in the previous season, exercising caution and staying informed on fire bans and restrictions are paramount..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
As warmer temperatures and below-average precipitation persist across Alberta, the provincial government has announced an early commencement to the 2024 wildfire season, urging citizens to take proactive measures to safeguard against potential disasters.The decision to declare an early start to the wildfire season comes as a response to the lessons learned from the impactful 2023 season, which underscored the importance of collective action in addressing natural disasters. With heightened wildfire risk looming over many parts of the province, Alberta aims to direct resources more effectively by initiating preparations ahead of schedule."Alberta's government will face the coming wildfire season head-on and we will do whatever is necessary to help Albertans and their communities stay safe from the impacts of wildfire. I want to encourage Albertans to remain vigilant and recreate responsibly," said Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen.The early declaration enables Alberta Wildfire to implement additional measures, including the utilization of fire bans and restrictions to mitigate the risk of human-caused wildfires amid hazardous conditions. Furthermore, individuals planning controlled burns within the Forest Protection Area will be required to obtain a permit.In anticipation of the upcoming wildfire season, Forestry and Parks is preparing to bolster firefighting efforts by hiring 100 new firefighters, pending approval of Budget 2024. These additional personnel, comprising five 20-person crews, will bolster the existing Alberta Wildfire team and enhance response capabilities.With human-caused wildfires accounting for more than 60% of incidents in the previous season, exercising caution and staying informed on fire bans and restrictions are paramount..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.