Residents in the Crowsnest Pass are still without power after a wind-whipped fire that forced about 150 people living in the town of Coleman from their homes. The blaze in the Alberta mountain community was one of several driven by strong winds that threatened towns and forced evacuations in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan on Tuesday. The mayor of the Crowsnest Pass says things have calmed down somewhat after a frantic day. “It’s good to see the helicopters have been up since first light this morning so that’s a good sign. I’m looking out my window and I’m not seeing much for smoke, so that’s another good thing.

Source: National Post October 18, 2017 14:48 UTC