This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. M.D. of Greenview is downsizing the area of the evacuation zone for the areas around the M.D. and Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, effective 12:00 PM, May 18.

Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta (Updated May 18, 2023 at 09:13 AM)

Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta

Updated May 18, 2023 at 09:13 AM

Source: Alberta Emergency Management Agency

Issued: May 18, 2023 at 09:13 AM

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. M.D. of Greenview is downsizing the area of the evacuation zone for the areas around the M.D. and Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, effective 12:00 PM, May 18.

All residents in the described area remain under a mandatory evacuation.

Area: The evacuation order remains in effect for everyone East of RR 242, North to TWP RD 722, West of HWY 49, South to TWP 710, West to RR 225, and South to TWP RD 700, including Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. See attached map.

Affected areas (3):

  • Sturgeon Lake 154
  • Greenview No. 16
  • Sturgeon Lake 154A

Action to take:

  • Members of SLCN should follow the direction of SLCN Chief and Council and their emergency management team
  • At 12:00 PM today, everyone East of RR 225, South of TWP RD 710, West of Highway 49/RR 222, North of TWP RD 700 can return home, but must stay prepared to evacuate on short notice
  • Heavy smoke remains in the area
  • It is not recommended that you return yet if you have respiratory issues

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