McLeod River

• Alberta floods: Rivers receding west of Edmonton, some evacuation orders dropped

  The Athabasca, McLeod, Pembina and North Saskatchewan rivers west and northwest of Edmonton are starting to recede after reaching high levels earlier this week.

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  Jun 23, 2023
  
• Alberta floods: Whitecourt area rivers peak, evacuation orders expand

  The two rivers running through Whitecourt, Alta., peaked overnight, according to Mayor Tom Pickard, but the flood danger remains.

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  Jun 22, 2023
  
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• Properties near Whitecourt, Fort Assiniboine ordered to evacuate as rivers overflow

  Multiple evacuation orders were issued Wednesday evening in Woodlands County, where both the McLeod River and Athabasca River have breached their banks.

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  Jun 21, 2023
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• Alberta floods: Part of Whitecourt evacuation order lifts Wednesday

  The evacuation order for Westview Mobile Village will be lifted at 2 p.m. Wednesday and residents can return home, the Province of Alberta said in an emergency alert.

  Environment

  Jun 21, 2023
• Alberta floods: Town of Whitecourt issues state of local emergency

  Officials with the Town of Whitecourt declared a state of local emergency on Tuesday because of flooding in the central Alberta municipality.

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  Jun 20, 2023
• Alberta RCMP investigate after man’s body found in river near Whitecourt

  RCMP said about an hour later the man's body was recovered and he was pronounced dead at the scene. 

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021
• Missing swimmer found dead 4 days after vanishing in McLeod River near Edson

  The man was swimming in the McLeod River near Edson when he was swept downstream Wednesday afternoon.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2021
• Contaminant from coal mines already high in some Alberta rivers: unreported data

  The province's plan for large-scale expansion of the industry is fuelling widespread criticism that includes concerns over selenium pollution.

  Environment

  Jan 25, 2021
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• 7-year-old boy drowns in western Alberta river

  Whitecourt RCMP responded to reports of a possible drowning in Mcleod River near a recreation area at around 4:30 Thursday afternoon.

  Aug 11, 2017