Big Lakes County

• Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order issued for Peavine Métis Settlement

  An evacuation order has been given to Peavine Métis Settlement as of 5:34 a.m. Tuesday. It is home to approximately 993 people.

  Fire

  May 16, 2023
  
• Flood risk prompts warning of possible evacuation for some northern Alberta communities

  The spring flooding situation in northern Alberta appeared to be intensifying on Thursday as officials in some communities warned residents about the possibility they may be forced to leave their homes.

  Weather

  Apr 23, 2020
  
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• Overland flooding prompts several road closures in Big Lakes County

  Overland flooding in north-central Alberta has prompted officials to close a number of roads in Big Lakes County.

  Traffic

  Apr 22, 2020
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• Rural Albertans want private campgrounds closed to limit spread of COVID-19

  Residents of Big Lakes County along Lesser Slave Lake are calling on the province to close private campgrounds during the pandemic.

  Consumer

  Apr 21, 2020
• Rising river affects Highway 2 and infrastructure in northern Alberta community, triggers flood warning

  Officials with Big Lakes County in northern Alberta said Wednesday afternoon that preparations were being made to have a reception centre, if needed, as rising water on the Driftpile River prompted a flood warning.

  Weather

  Jun 13, 2018
• Alberta government mulls paving contaminated site near Lesser Slave Lake for park

  The Alberta government is thinking about cleaning up a former wood-preserving site along one of the province's biggest lakes by capping it off and turning the adjacent land into a park.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2017