Alberta Emergency Alerts
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Alberta wildfires: evacuation orders, fire bans and wildfire statusHere is everything you need to know about evacuation alerts and orders in Alberta, wildfire status, and fire advisories, restrictions and bans.FireApr 25, 2024
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order issued for Peavine Métis SettlementAn evacuation order has been given to Peavine Métis Settlement as of 5:34 a.m. Tuesday. It is home to approximately 993 people.FireMay 16, 2023
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Alberta is on fire: the latest on the provincial wildfire situationWhile evacuation orders have been lifted and people are returning home, flooding has become an issue for the many parts of the province.FireMay 4, 2023
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‘Glitch’ inundates Albertans with emergency alert tests, Smith blames fedsThe alert that was supposed to be sounded once at 1:55 p.m. to radio, television and mobile phones went on to provide at least nine alerts.CanadaMar 1, 2023
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Tornado warnings and other emergency alerts coming to your mobile phone next yearBy 2019, all mobile phones sold in Canada must be capable of receiving wireless public alerts.EnvironmentJul 31, 2017
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Live updates of Fort McMurray wildfireGlobal News has reporters on the ground of extensive, ongoing coverage. Follow our live stream and get up to the minute social media coverage in our live blog.CanadaMay 5, 2016
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Residents near High Level allowed to return home following evacuation due to wildfireA mandatory evacuation order for areas south of High Level will be lifted as of noon Thursday.EnvironmentMay 4, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire: How Canadians can helpHere’s how Canadians can help with the Fort McMurray wildfires and what you should do if you’re in need.CanadaMay 4, 2016
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‘You feel so helpless’: BC residents fear for family members in Fort McMurrayB.C. residents could only sit and watch as the wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta burned through the community on Tuesday.CanadaMay 4, 2016
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