There is some relief for residents and volunteers who have been busy trying to get Alberta Beach back on track following Wednesday's high water levels.

A sandbagging effort was underway in the Alberta Beach area west of Edmonton on Wednesday afternoon as officials warned that "rising lake water is threatening areas" in the region, particularly along the shoreline of Lac Ste. Anne.

Recent rain in central Alberta coupled with strong winds and a clogged weir have devastated Alberta Beach.