Tag: Emergency

Total FIRE BAN in MD of Foothills #31

There is a Burning Ban on all open fires including burning barrels, campfires and Fire Works in the Municipal District of Foothill #31 and the Village of Longview. All open fires are to be extinguished and any open burning permits cancelled.

July 20, 2018
State of Local Emergency Rescinded for MD Foothills

May 29, 2018 @ 0900 hrs UPDATED INFORMATION: The State of Local Emergency for the MD of Foothills has been rescinded Effective 0900 hrs – May 29, 2018. Wildfire Status: As of 0800 hrs Alberta Forestry advises that the Champion Lakes (McLean Creek) Wildfire is BEING HELD This fire remains approximately 60 hectares in size Weather…

May 29, 2018
State of Emergency Issued for Northwest Portion of the MD of Foothills

An update has been issued by the MD of Foothills on the Wild Fire that is still burning out of control 15 klms southwest of Bragg Creek.

May 28, 2018
Alberta Emergency Alert – Wildfire Southwest of Bragg Creek

Based on the information provided in the alert notice below, the red outline on this map shows the approximate area that is likely currently affected or on standby due to this wildfire. Click the image to enlarge. Scroll left to right to see the map area, or visit: https://www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca/alerts/2018/05/5581.html

May 27, 2018
Critical Alert Update – Wildfire South of Chain Lakes – Mandatory Evacuation Order

From: Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 Issued: Wed Oct 25 4:56 PM 2017 There is a serious fire which is affecting the Chimney Rock Road area of the MD of Ranchland. The fire is being fuelled by high winds. Heavy smoke in the area is affecting visibility and creating hazardous road conditions. Fire resources…

October 25, 2017
Highway #22 South Closed Due to Grass Fire

Highway #22 South is closed from Highway 533 (Chain Lakes) to Highway #3 due to a grass fire and poor visibility.

October 25, 2017
RCMP & Alberta Emergency Alerts ~ Updates on Wildfires in Southern Alberta 9:45pm

Updates from the RCMP and Alberta Emergency Alert on the situation of the wildfires burning out-of-control in Southern Alberta as of 9:45 pm October 16th, 2017.

October 17, 2017