Brazeau County
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Special air quality statement issued for Calgary, EdmontonThe air quality warnings were once again issued in Edmonton and Calgary due to wildfire smoke, according to Environment Canada.FireJun 11, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Edmonton Expo Centre closes for evacueesAfter supporting evacuees in the Edmonton Expo Centre for 19 days, the City of Edmonton will close the centre to evacuees of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County as of 4 p.m. Tuesday.FireMay 23, 2023
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‘Huge relief’ as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuationDrayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Chief Tom Thomson said while the Buck Creek wildfire risk has eased significantly, people should take precautions.FireMay 17, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order lifted for Drayton Valley, parts of Brazeau CountyAfter being forced out by wildfire, the Town of Drayton Valley and parts of Brazeau County are being allowed to return Tuesday, May 16.FireMay 16, 2023
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Trudeau visits Alberta to meet with Canadian Armed Forces helping fight wildfiresPrime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped in Edmonton on Monday to meet with military personnel who are helping fight wildfires in Alberta that worsened under the weekend heat.FireMay 15, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Drayton Valley evacuees told re-entry not possible for at least another weekResidents of Drayton Valley have been told to expect to be out of their homes for at least another week as the threat posed by a wildfire persists.CanadaMay 12, 2023
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Alberta wildfire: Drayton Valley fire chief issues emotional plea for evacuees to be patient'This fire could become very active again in a flip of a switch. It's solely dependent on the wind and how fast we can get the hot spots under control.'FireMay 9, 2023
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Edmonton ‘well prepared’ to help Alberta wildfire evacuees but local firefighters busyIt's been a busy spring for Edmonton firefighters. As of April 30, local crews have responded to 185 brush, grass and wildland fires in the city.FireMay 8, 2023
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Drayton Valley residents forced out by wildfire head to evacuation centre in EdmontonAbout 7,000 people who were forced to flee their homes in Drayton Valley, Alta., Thursday faced long waits in their vehicles overnight and some made their way to Edmonton Friday.CanadaMay 5, 2023
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Drayton Valley residents flee central Alberta town amid wildfire evacuation orderEvacuees were told to head to Edmonton and register at the Edmonton Expo Center (7515 118 Ave.) in Hall C.FireMay 4, 2023
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