Alberta Emergency Alert
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Community of Chateh, Alta., evacuated due to wildfireProvincial emergency officials advised residents northern town to pack medication, documents and sufficient supplies to last seven days or longer.FireSep 23
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Alert cancelled 1 hour after Alberta RCMP warn Rocky Mountain House residents about armed suspectAbout 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.CrimeSep 4
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Tornado warning ends as severe thunderstorms loses steam in central AlbertaWarnings and advisories were issued Wednesday as weather conditions became favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes.WeatherAug 2
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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.WeatherJun 20
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Fire to floods: Edson declares local state of emergency due to massive rainfallAfter being forced to evacuate twice in the the span of a month due to wildfires, Edson and Yellowhead County are now dealing with an opposite extreme: too much water.WeatherJun 19
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Edson, Yellowhead County ordered to evacuate as wildfire grows rapidly towards townWildfire conditions west of Edmonton have become extreme again, prompting an evacuation order Friday night for the town of Edson and Yellowhead County.FireJun 9
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Cougar sighting in southern Alberta town of Magrath triggers emergency alertAn emergency alert was issued for residents of Magrath on Thursday morning after a cougar was spotted within the southern Alberta town's trail system.CanadaJun 8
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order issued for Swan HillsThe Town of Swan Hills said conditions changed drastically Tuesday and residents are being told to immediately head south on Highway 33 to a reception centre in Barrhead.FireMay 16
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order issued for Chipewyan LakeAn evacuation order was issued Sunday night for Chipewyan Lake, a small community in northern Alberta, because of a wildfire.CanadaMay 15
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2 weeks and a heat dome later: Where does Alberta wildfire situation stand?It's been two weeks since out-of-control wildfires began forcing evacuation orders in parts of Alberta and the situation remains critical.CanadaMay 14
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