CALGARY Emergency crews continue to fight multiple wildfires in southwest Alberta, including one over 100 hectares in size near Rocky Mountain House. Wildfire information officer Derrick Forsythe says the battle is getting bigger as the weather stays hot and dry. As of this morning, we ve got four helicopters on the way, 24 firefighters and the air tankers are making an assessment as to whether they can drop water on it with all the smoke that s up there, Forsythe said. The fire is just one burning out of control in the area. A nearby wildfire to the west is smaller, but still poses a danger, Forsythe told CTV News.
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Visitors to Kananaskis will soon have to pay to play as the provincial government is introducing a fee for the popular recreation area.
Beginning June 1, park users will be charged $15 per vehicle a day or $90 for an annual pass.
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In a video news conference from Kananaskis on Tuesday, Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon said revenue from the fees will be reinvested into the park through infrastructure upgrades, including improvements to the Williams Watson Lodge and popular day-use areas.
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Visitors to Kananaskis will soon have to pay to play as the provincial government is introducing a fee for the popular recreation area.
Beginning June 1, park users will be charged $15 per vehicle a day or $90 for an annual pass.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser, or UCP announces user fees for Kananaskis, citing increased traffic and expenses Back to video
In a video news conference from Kananaskis on Tuesday, Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon said revenue from the fees will be reinvested into the park through infrastructure upgrades, including improvements to the Williams Watson Lodge and popular day-use areas.