Alberta DHC-515 Waterbombers: Alberta orders five as Canada’s scooper debate reignites
Could Alberta DHC-515 waterbombers finally give one of Canada’s most wildfire-prone provinces the aerial firepower it has long needed? On February 17, 2026, Premier Danielle Smith stood before cameras at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada‘s Calgary offices. She announced a $400-million contract — what the province calls a major step forward in strengthening wildfire protection



