Alberta ministry charged in connection with death of man who died battling Jasper wildfire

Alberta’s Ministry of Forestry and Parks is facing six workplace safety charges in connection with the death of a man who was killed fighting a wildfire in Jasper National Park.

Charges laid against Alberta's Ministry of Forestry and Parks relate to the death of a wildland firefighter and revolve around a string of alleged workplace safety violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.