This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council is issuing an evacuation order

Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta (Updated May 05, 2023 at 05:03 PM)

Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta

Updated May 05, 2023 at 05:03 PM

Source: Peerless Trout First Nation

Issued: May 05, 2023 at 05:03 PM

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Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council is issuing an evacuation order

There is currently a wildfire east of the communities and due to current weather conditions ALL community members of Whitefish River and Atikameg must evacuate.

Area: The affected areas are the communities of Whitefish River and Atikameg, Alberta

Affected areas (2):

  • Utikoomak Lake 155A
  • Utikoomak Lake 155

Action to take:

  • Residents should leave now
  • Please take only essentials and follow the the 72 hour Emergency Kit guidelines
  • Reception centre is located at the Town of Slave Lake office 10 main street Slave Lake
  • Highway 88 is closed so residents must use highway 750 to Highway 2
  • Please follow directions of authorities and watch for updates on community social media
  • If you need assistance please call 780-805-9495

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