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Local

Calgary Adds Three Firefighters to Fallen Heroes Memorial as Fight for Occupational Disease Recognition Intensifies

Calgary honours three firefighters lost to occupational cancers as advocates push for stronger recognition of...

Chad Twair · September 9, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Alberta

Alberta Ministry Charged Over Death of 24-Year-Old Wildland Firefighter in Jasper

Alberta Ministry of Forestry and Parks faces six workplace safety charges following the 2024 death of Calgary wildland...

WestNet News Staff · August 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Alberta Government Faces Safety Charges Over Jasper Wildfire Firefighter's Death

Alberta faces six safety charges over the 2024 death of wildland firefighter Morgan Kitchen, 24, killed by a falling...

Sarah Mitchell · August 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Technology

Canadian Wildfire Crews Face Mounting Health Risks as Smoke Protection Falls Short

Canadian wildfire crews face mounting health risks from toxic smoke, but protective equipment often becomes impractical...

WestNet News Staff · April 10, 2026 at 10:44 PM