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Thousands of tourists among those forced to flee Jasper National Park due to wildfire threat

The popular tourist destination could have as many as 20,000 visitors caught up in the evacuation, according to estimates from officials

Nearly 90 per cent of Alberta drug loss cases reported as 'unexplained'

An analysis of drug losses reported to Health Canada shows a decrease in recent years, but a steady increase in the proportion of incidents without explanation. The Alberta data is part of a national data set obtained by CBC through an access-to-information request.

'Crucial springtime': Why Alberta's wildfire season is off to a better start this year

By this time last year, more than 1.7 million hectares had burned in Alberta. This year, it's a fraction of that. Here's why that is.
In Depth

Water allocation to Alberta oil and gas producers up sharply in past 15 years

The amount of water Alberta allocates to its oil and gas industry has grown by more than 70 per cent since 2009, according to provincial data.

University of Alberta arts faculty council passes non-confidence vote on president's leadership

The governing body for the arts faculty voted overwhelmingly to support the motion of non-confidence against president Bill Flanagan due to his handling of a pro-Palestinian camp
CBC Explains

For First Nations in Alberta, drought only compounds existing water issues

Indigenous communities in Alberta have long suffered from water access issues. An expected severe drought might hit them hard.
CBC Explains

Bad driving or poor design? A downtown Edmonton intersection is a case study

Edmonton was designed to get around by car, so making it less car-centric is a slow and expensive process. But even newer road designs may not be as safe for non-drivers as advertised. CBC News put one downtown intersection to the test.
CBC Explains

In this drought year, Alberta's water allocation is under the microscope. Here's what the data says

With much of its population in the south, and much of its water in the north, the way Alberta allocates its water varies widely across the province
CBC Explains

Priority? Licence transfers? Here's how Alberta's water system works

In a year expected to bring worsening drought conditions, the laws, regulations and history of water in Alberta are increasingly relevant and worth unpacking.
Analysis

A contentious hazardous waste plant in northern Alberta is slated to close. What's next?

The Swan Hills Treatment Centre is an important local economic driver with a poor environmental track record. Its planned closure in 2026 means different things to different groups.