A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Critical alert details
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: May 16, 2023 at 12:50 PM
History:
Area: This Evacuation Order remains in effect. Everyone in the area of Highway 49/RR 222 South to TWP RD 700, West to RR 240 and North to TWP RD 722 including Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.
Description: The Sturgeon Lake Fire Complex is currently burning West/North West of Valleyview. Everyone in this area must remain evacuated.
Instruction: If you are in the affected area, evacuate immediately. Do not return until evcaution order is rescinded. Gather pets, important documents and medication, enough food, water and supplies for at least 3 days. Evacuate to Grande Prairie. A reception center has been established at the Bonnetts Energy Centre located at 10017 99 Ave in Grande Prairie. alberta.ca/emergencyalert, local media for updates.
Additional information: Sturgeon_Evac_May15-1100.jpg, http://alberta.ca/BePrepared, https://511.alberta.ca/#:Alerts, https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/, https://www.facebook.com/slcnadminpage/