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Critical - This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Strathcona County is lifting the evacuation order effective 1 p.m. today, May 6.
May 06, 2023 at 12:12 PM
From: Strathcona County
Issued: May 06, 2023 at 12:12 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 05, 2023 at 07:52 PM
- Update: May 05, 2023 at 11:52 PM
Area: This alert is for everyone in the area between south of Township Road 540 and north of Township Road 534; and east of Range Road 221 and west of Range Road 215. This includes Pleasant View Estates and Newton Estates.
Description: People affected by the evacuations may direct questions to the reception centre at 780-464-4044. It will close for walk-in traffic, but phone lines are open until 6 p.m. tonight. Fire crews remain on scene in this area, as well as at the fire near Hwy 21.
Instruction: A fire ban remains in place. While it is safe to return home, the situation can change quickly. Please remain on alert and report any fires to 911.
