Alberta Emergency Alert

• RCMP issue ‘dangerous person alert’ over 2 armed men in central Alberta

  "Do not open the door to strangers or pick up hitchhikers," the RCMP said.

  Crime

  Sep 17
  
• Jasper National Park under wildfire evacuation order

  Everyone in Jasper National Park was ordered to flee west to B.C. as a wildfire threatens the popular Rocky Mountain community in western Alberta.

  Fire

  Jul 22
  
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• Wildfire threatening road access forces evacuation of Garden River in northern Alberta

  An evacuation order was issued at noon Wednesday for Garden River, also known as Garden Creek, a settlement that's part of the Little Red River Cree Nation near High River.

  Weather

  Jul 10
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• Wainwright water supply re-established after pump issue

  “A state of local emergency remains in place as water levels remain low,” the town said, adding “it is essential that the public continue to reduce water use."

  Health

  Jun 14
• Energy experts call for better smart meters to help reduce drain on electricity grid

  Energy experts call for better smart meters to help Albertans reduce pressure on electricity grid

  Consumer

  Feb 4
• Toxic smoke from fire at oil lease site triggers emergency alert in eastern Alberta

  An out-of-control fire broke out at an oil lease site Tuesday afternoon in Minburn County, triggering a brief emergency alert for people in the area to due toxic smoke. 

  Canada

  Jan 30
• Community of Chateh, Alta., evacuated due to wildfire

  Provincial emergency officials advised residents northern town to pack medication, documents and sufficient supplies to last seven days or longer.

  Fire

  Sep 23, 2023
• Alert cancelled 1 hour after Alberta RCMP warn Rocky Mountain House residents about armed suspect

  About one hour after it was first issued, an Alberta Emergency Alert regarding an armed suspect on the loose was lifted for Rocky Mountain House, Alta., on Monday morning.

  Crime

  Sep 4, 2023
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• Tornado warning ends as severe thunderstorms loses steam in central Alberta

  Warnings and advisories were issued Wednesday as weather conditions became favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes.

  Weather

  Aug 2, 2023
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• Edson, Yellowhead County struggle with flooding after wildfire: ‘One extreme to the next’

  States of emergency and flood alerts are in place in Yellowhead County, Alta., where just one week earlier, residents were forced to leave because of an out-of-control wildfire.

  Weather

  Jun 20, 2023