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Record cold wave hits -45°C in Alberta — state of emergency declared
Authorities ask residents to avoid leaving home. Emergency shelters opened in Edmonton and Calgary.
By Carlos Mendes
Published on March 27, 2026
An Arctic air mass hit Alberta, dropping temperatures to -45°C. The provincial government declared a state of emergency in 12 municipalities.
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More than 40 emergency shelters have been opened in Edmonton and Calgary.