Peers

• Peers wildfire evacuees return home, elderly couple saves prized petunias

  People from Peers were allowed to return home, five days after being ordered to evacuate the hamlet west of Edmonton due to a wildfire just a kilometre away in Yellowhead County.

  Fire

  Jun 3, 2025
  
• Alberta community of Peers evacuating due to wildfire in Yellowhead County

  The wildfire near Peers in Yellowhead County was first detected late Thursday afternoon and grew quickly, forcing residents to flee.

  Fire

  May 29, 2025
  
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• Alberta floods: Those in hamlet of Peers ordered to shelter in place

  Yellowhead County issued a shelter-in-place alert Tuesday for the hamlet of Peers due to the heavy rain, rising water and a compromised bridge.

  Weather

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Possible tornado in central Alberta elicits call for photos

  It's believed a tornado touched down west of Edmonton on Wednesday and meteorologists have put out the call for photos.

  Environment

  Apr 25, 2019
• Tornado touched down in central Alberta Sunday: Environment Canada

  Late Monday afternoon, Environment Canada confirmed a tornado did in fact touch down northeast of Edson, Alta. over the weekend.

  Weather

  Aug 22, 2016
• Calgary program helps young adults with autism make friends

  A unique Calgary program is helping young people on the autism spectrum master social skills.

  Health

  Apr 23, 2015
• Timeline: Train derailments in Alberta since Lac-Mégantic tragedy

  The TSB released its report into the Lac Megantic train derailment on Tuesday. Since the disaster, several trains have gone off the tracks across Alberta. Will the Lac Megantic findings lead to increased rail safety?

  Aug 19, 2014