Alberta ramps up wildfire protection efforts in Canmore following Jasper blaze

After a major wildfire in Jasper, Alberta, efforts are increasing to protect Canmore and surrounding areas from similar disasters. A fireguard is being built in the Bow Valley, with work on forest thinning and harvesting already underway. The project aims to create safer conditions for firefighting and reduce wildfire intensity. It focuses on vulnerable areas and is funded by Alberta’s community fireguard program. Future tree harvesting plans depend on additional government funding. Local leaders emphasize the need for wildfire management due to decades of fire suppression leading to dense forests. They are also developing a regional evacuation plan to enhance community preparedness for potential wildfires.