New Wildfire Resources Deployed Over Long Weekend
From the Government of Alberta Resources are currently being deployed by Alberta Wildfire to the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) today. The PRFA is preparing for 100 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel and a 55-person incident team.
Long weekend restrictions in place (Michelle Huley)
A lot of people look forward to the May long weekend… But a lot of activities will need to be either altered or not happen, because of the weather and the dry conditions. Restrictions are in place
Lindsay Ell Releases “Sweet Spot” Music Video
Lindsay Ell has been a busy lately, as she released a new single, hosted Canada’s Got Talent and has been opening for Shania Twain on her Canadian dates, set to resume opening in Mid June. During that
Valleyview Emergency Department Re-Opens
From Alberta Health Services The emergency department at the Valleyview Health Centre will re-open today, May 18, at 8 p.m. Patient safety and care remain our top priorities and we are working hard to ensure the community
Police Investigating Suspicious Fires In Peace River
Some suspicious fires that happened in Peace River this week are being investigated by RCMP. Police and the Fire Department responded to a grass fire near Highway 2 and 100 Avenue at around 2:22 AM yesterday. Then
Morning Fires Update – May 19
Albertans are being asked to stay cautious ahead of the long weekend, as roughly 90 wildfires burn across the province. Christie Tucker of Alberta Wildfire urges people to not be responsible for starting a new one. Todd
Update from Northland School Division
Update courtesy of Northland School Division: Attention Parents and Guardians: We have some updated information to share on how wildfires are impacting Northland schools. The following NSD schools are closed due to wildfire or air quality Gift
Wildfire appeared this evening on the Northeast side of Cleardale
Courtesy of Clear Hills County: PWF046 (Cleardale) NEW! Fire started this evening on the northeast side of Cleardale just north of Highway 64. Air and ground crews actively worked on this fire to extinguish it. They will
Saddle Hills Evacuation Alert has ended
Courtesy of Saddle Hills: The Evacuation Alert for Saddle Hills County has ended. The Peace River Banks/Cleardale fire is not currently posing an immediate threat to area residents. Residents are asked to maintain a high level of