Town of Drayton Valley ordered to evacuate as wildfires rage across Alberta
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Town of Drayton Valley ordered to evacuate as wildfires rage across Alberta
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May 5, 2023
The town of Drayton Valley, home to some 7,000 people, and the surrounding Brazeau County were ordered to flee late Thursday night as one of dozens of wildfires across Alberta grew, threatening the community. As the same time, thousands in the province's northwest have fled to High Level, where Erin Chalmers joined Global News at 11 with a situation update.
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Town of Drayton Valley ordered to evacuate as wildfires rage across Alberta04:47 | May 5, 2023
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Edmonton area sees some wild winter weather on Thursday02:39 | January 17, 2025
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Unofficial count shows Alberta NDP candidate wins byelection in Lethbridge00:41 | December 19, 2024
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Residents of Alberta town vote in favour of bylaw banning rainbow flags, crosswalks00:51 | December 3, 2024
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Earthquake confirmed in northern Alberta, no reports of damage00:21 | October 25, 2024
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Town of Drayton Valley ordered to evacuate as wildfires rage across Alberta
Description
May 5, 2023
The town of Drayton Valley, home to some 7,000 people, and the surrounding Brazeau County were ordered to flee late Thursday night as one of dozens of wildfires across Alberta grew, threatening the community. As the same time, thousands in the province's northwest have fled to High Level, where Erin Chalmers joined Global News at 11 with a situation update.
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