Canmore advances fireguard work behind Peaks of Grassi, Stewart Creek
Crews are building on earlier wildfire mitigation efforts along the town's southern flank as officials push to reduce risk near residential areas.
Why it matters
Wildfire mitigation work near residential areas helps protect homes and residents in mountain communities like Canmore that border forested terrain.
Fireguard construction is progressing behind Canmore's Peaks of Grassi and Stewart Creek neighbourhoods as part of ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts around the mountain town.
Mayor Sean Krausert said the work is part of a continuing effort to reduce wildfire risk for residents living near the forested slopes bordering these communities. He emphasized the need to keep expanding protective measures over time to improve community safety.
The project adds to previous fireguard and fuel-reduction work completed in and around Canmore, as the town continues efforts to limit wildfire threats in areas where development meets forested terrain.
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