A wildfire incident occurred near Edmonton in Alberta.

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Alberta Edmonton

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Wildfire incidents were reported across the border region of Alberta and Saskatchewan, leading to highway closures in Alberta. All 1 developments

The entities involved

Alberta
province of Canada
- The Premier of Alberta addressed an incident while a military training exercise took place in Edmonton.23:22
- Premier Danielle Smith's referendum is held in Alberta, with the provincial voting process managed by Elections Alberta.22:37
Edmonton
capital city of the province of Alberta, Canada
- A mass casualty incident in Alberta strains hospital capacity, prompting the Premier to hold a news conference.22:35
- Military training exercises are taking place in the Manitoba/Edmonton region.21:53

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