Local State Of Emergency

• Cleanup work underway in Kananaskis following heavy rainfall, flooding

  On Tuesday, the majority of 1,500 visitors stranded in the park because of washed out roads were able to get out with most of Highway 40 reopening.

  Canada

  Jun 30
  
• N.B. town declares state of local emergency over homelessness crisis after person’s death

  The Municipal District of St. Stephen in New Brunswick has declared a local state of emergency over the homelessness crisis, just days after someone died in a public space.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2023
  
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• First Nation in N.B. under state of emergency to install gates to keep out drugs

  Fredericton police say they have increased their presence in St. Mary's First Nation after the Indigenous community declared a state of emergency over illegal drugs.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2023
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• Several homes near Cawston, B.C. cut off by mudslide

  According to the Lower Similkameen Indian Band Chief, there are eight homes on the north side, and everyone has been accounted for.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
• Local state of emergency remains in effect for Cache Creek

  The Village of Cache Creek, B.C.,  posted a notice on Sunday, advising that due to flooding, it was declaring a Local State of Emergency.

  Weather

  May 1, 2023
• Drought emergency lifted in B.C.’s Sunshine Coast

  A state of local emergency in response to drought along British Columbia's Sunshine Coast has been lifted as water flow returned to a key water source.

  Environment

  Nov 18, 2022
• More evacuation orders issued for wildfire near Hudson’s Hope, B.C.

  The order was issued Saturday, "due to immediate danger to life and safety caused by a wildfire." Residents are urged to leave the area immediately under this evacuation order.

  Fire

  Sep 10, 2022
• Whiteshell state of emergency expires, Manitoba Parks says

  Manitoba Parks said the emergency restrictions, put into place May 20 due to heavy rain and flooding that washed out roads, will end Monday morning.

  Weather

  Jul 18, 2022
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• Sparwood, B.C. declares state of emergency due to ‘imminent flooding concerns’

  An emergency operations centre has been activated in the District of Sparwood as the community in the B.C. Rockies goes on high alert for spring flooding.

  Environment

  Jun 15, 2022
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• Minnedosa, Man. declares local state of emergency over flooding

  Town officials have begun handing out potential evacuation notices to those living in low lying areas.

  Weather

  May 17, 2022