Peachland’s state of local emergency rescinded
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Peachland has rescinded its state of local emergency because of a reduced threat of flooding. Continue reading
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Lake Country declares local state of emergency as precautionary measure
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
A state of local emergency has been declared for the District of Lake Country as a precautionary measure due to potential high water levels on area lakes. Continue reading
Flood water could overwhelm Osoyoos sewer system
By Blaine Gaffney Reporter
Osoyoos homeowners with flooded basements have been ordered to stop pumping water into the sewer system. Continue reading
Kelowna under local state of emergency
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A local state of emergency has been declared for Kelowna. Continue reading
Lethbridge County declares local state of emergency due to flooding
A local state of emergency was declared in Lethbridge County on Monday morning due to overland flooding, as five alerts remain in place in southern Alberta. Continue reading
Highway 36 closed near Taber due to flooding: RCMP
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
RCMP have shut down highways in southern Alberta due to overland flooding. Continue reading
6 homes evacuated as overland flooding in M.D. of Taber gets worse
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Officials from the M.D. said 12 residents were forced from six homes as water from melting snow poured onto some properties. Continue reading
Wildfire spurs evacuation, state of emergency in Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass
The out-of-control wildfire was located between Sentinel Industrial Park and Coleman Tuesday afternoon, moving quickly towards the town. Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire: local state of emergency will end Thursday night
A state of local emergency that was declared on May 1 when the wildfire started encroaching on the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will end Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Continue reading
Fort McMurray prepares to shift to localized state of emergency; sees more boil water advisories lifted
Almost two months after a massive wildfire tore through the northern Alberta community of Fort McMurray, the Alberta government said it was lifting its provincial state of emergency which was put in place as a result of the disaster. Continue reading