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CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Man charged with assaulting another man with large stick, damaging vehicle in Fort Chipewyan
A man is in jail in Fort Chipewyan after being charged with assaulting another man with a large stick on the weekend. RCMP in Fort Chipewyan said in a media release they responded to a call at 6 a.m. Saturday of an assault with a weapon at a home on Delta Drive in the northern Alberta community. They said a 36-year-old Fort Chipewyan man had gone to the home, used a large stick to damage a parked vehicle – smashing the windshield, mirror and body of it, police told CTV News Edmonton – then got into a fight with a 62-year-old man outside the house, hitting him with the stick and causing minor injuries to the latter's hands and shoulder. The 36-year-old left before officers arrived. Police found and arrested him shortly after. The man has been charged with assault with a weapon and mischief over $5,000, was held by police for a judicial hearing and is in custody awaiting his next court date on Tuesday. Fort Chipewyan is 227 kilometres north of Fort McMurray and 598 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.
CBC
09-06-2025
- CBC
3 charged in northern Alberta for setting off fireworks during fire ban
Fort Chipewyan RCMP says three people have been charged after setting off fireworks during a fire ban. Police said in a news release Monday that officers received multiple reports of fireworks being set off within the northeastern Alberta community on June 1. The three were handed violation notices under the Forest and Prairie Protection Regulations. The accused will either have to pay a $600 fine, or take the case to the Alberta Court of Justice next month, police said. The charges come as most of Alberta is under a fire ban, which prohibits lighting outdoor fires, including campfires, bonfires, or fireworks. Parts of central Alberta, including the greater Edmonton area, are experiencing poor air quality, as several out-of-control wildfires burn along the Alberta-B.C. border. There are 65 active wildfires in the province, according to the Alberta Wildfire dashboard. Some residents in northern Alberta are under a mandatory evacuation order, while several other communities have residents being told to prepare to evacuate on short notice.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- CTV News
3 charged after fireworks set off during fire ban in Fort Chipewyan
A fire ban is in place across most of Alberta. (Peter Akman / CTV News) Three Fort Chipewyan, Alta., residents were charged after fireworks were set off during a fire ban. RCMP received multiple reports of fireworks being set off within the community on June 1. 'Residents expressed serious concerns with the dry conditions and a high risk of wildfires,' said a statement from Fort Chipewyan RCMP. An out-of-control wildfire is burning about 50 kilometres north of the community. Following an investigation, the accused were issued Provincial Violation Notices for discharging fireworks in a forest protection area without the permission of a forest officer. The three individuals were fined $600 each. Most of the province is under some form of fire ban as warm, dry and windy conditions are favourable to wildfires. During a fire ban, all outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public and private land, designated firepits and backyard firepits are prohibited. Barbecue charcoal briquettes, fireworks and exploding targets are also banned. There are currently 61 active wildfires burning in Alberta.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- CTV News
3 charged after setting off fireworks during fire ban in Fort Chipewyan
A fire ban is in place across most of Alberta. (Peter Akman / CTV News) Three Fort Chipewyan, Alta., residents were charged after setting off fireworks during a fire ban. RCMP received multiple reports of fireworks being set off within the community on June 1. 'Residents expressed serious concerns with the dry conditions and a high risk of wildfires,' said a statement from Fort Chipewyan RCMP. An out-of-control wildfire is burning about 50 kilometres north of the community. Following an investigation, the culprits were issued Provincial Violation Notices for discharging fireworks in a forest protection area without the permission of a forest officer. The three individuals were fined $600 each. Most of the province is under some form of fire ban as warm, dry and windy conditions are favourable to wildfires. During a fire ban, all outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public and private land, designated firepits and backyard firepits are prohibited. Barbecue charcoal briquettes, fireworks and exploding targets are also banned. There are currently 61 active wildfires burning in Alberta.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
From frost to heat warnings, a quick look at the forecast in Canada
An aerial view of Fort Chipewyan, Alta., on the border of Wood Buffalo National Park is shown on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh) From frost advisories to heat warnings, Environment Canada issued several weather alerts on Monday. The heat warnings cover a huge swath of northeastern Alberta, including Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo National Park. Daytime temperatures in the region are expected reach 29 C on Monday before dropping to 14 overnight. 'Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness,' Environment Canada said. 'Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.' While not as extreme, temperatures on Monday are also expected to be hot and summer-like in western cities like Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. While Western Canada sizzles, a large part of Nova Scotia is under a frost advisory, including all of Halifax and Cape Breton Island. According to Environment Canada, frost is expected to form Monday night and Tuesday morning as temperatures hover around freezing. 'Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees,' Environment Canada warned. 'Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.' Wildfires have also led to numerous air quality warnings and statements in northern Saskatchewan, northern Manitoba, and areas of Manitoba and Ontario between Kenora and Winnipeg. 'Smoke from local wildfires is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility,' Environment Canada said. 'Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.'
