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Whitecourt issues state of local emergency as nearby rivers flood
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Whitecourt issues state of local emergency as nearby rivers flood
Description
June 20, 2023
Both the Athabasca River and McLeod River overflowed their banks Tuesday, prompting the Town of Whitecourt at the confluence to declared a state of local emergency. Slav Kornik went to the Alberta community to see how residents are being affected.
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Whitecourt issues state of local emergency as nearby rivers flood01:49 | June 20, 2023
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Storm results in flooding, power outages in Edson01:43 | 6 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Aug. 5, 202420:11 | 6 hours ago
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New report looks into impact of Alberta renewables pause02:11 | August 4, 2024
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Officials provide update on Jasper wildfire01:58 | August 1, 2024
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Summer storm knocks down trees, causes damage north of Edmonton01:44 | August 1, 2024
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Alberta bottle depots collect empties for Jasper wildfire relief01:50 | July 31, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: July 3018:06 | July 30, 2024
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Edmonton weather forecast: Monday, July 29, 202402:25 | July 29, 2024
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Whitecourt issues state of local emergency as nearby rivers flood01:49 | June 20, 2023
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Storm results in flooding, power outages in Edson01:43 | 6 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Aug. 5, 202420:11 | 6 hours ago
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Storm damage forces Edmonton Heritage Festival to close its gates02:01 | 6 hours ago
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New report looks into impact of Alberta renewables pause02:11 | August 4, 2024
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Edmonton weather forecast: August 4, 202403:07 | August 4, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 4, 202410:21 | August 4, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Aug. 2, 202418:59 | August 2, 2024
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Former Royal Alberta Museum to be demolished02:00 | August 2, 2024
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Edmonton in the running to host Gay Games 203001:43 | August 2, 2024
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Jasper wildfire could grow due to hot, dry temperatures01:55 | August 2, 2024
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Musical mural unveiled at Edmonton pub01:38 | August 2, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Aug. 1, 202416:38 | August 1, 2024
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Spirit of Edmonton worried about future02:04 | August 1, 2024
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Officials provide update on Jasper wildfire01:58 | August 1, 2024
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Summer storm knocks down trees, causes damage north of Edmonton01:44 | August 1, 2024
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1 dead, several injured in Alberta tent collapse01:52 | August 1, 2024
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Edmonton’s Food Bank collecting donations at upcoming Heritage Festival01:02 | August 1, 2024
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Edmonton police say overall crime rate down, but violent crime trending up01:54 | July 31, 2024
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Jasper wildfire transforms neighbouring towns stepping up to assist01:47 | July 31, 2024
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Alberta bottle depots collect empties for Jasper wildfire relief01:50 | July 31, 2024
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Canada’s women’s sitting volleyball team sets eyes on podium in Paris02:17 | July 30, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: July 3018:06 | July 30, 2024
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Firefighters warn of lithium-ion battery risks after home destroyed02:05 | July 30, 2024
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Edmonton weather forecast: Monday, July 29, 202402:25 | July 29, 2024
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Whitecourt issues state of local emergency as nearby rivers flood
Description
June 20, 2023
Both the Athabasca River and McLeod River overflowed their banks Tuesday, prompting the Town of Whitecourt at the confluence to declared a state of local emergency. Slav Kornik went to the Alberta community to see how residents are being affected.
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