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RMWB State of Emergency ends, evacuations lifted

RMWB State of Emergency ends, evacuations lifted

May 18, 2024 | 2:39pm
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has lifted the evacuation order for Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace. All evacuated residents may return home immediately, and all remaining evacuation alerts and the State of Local Emergency have been lifted. The RMWB and Alberta Wildfire said recent rainfall has allowed them to make significant […]
Saprae Creek wildfire under control

Saprae Creek wildfire under control

Apr 25, 2024 | 7:06pm
The wildfire burning near Saprae Creek is now considered under control. The blaze began on April 21st prompting an evacuation alert to be issued for Saprae Creek Estates. Shortly after 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th, the province updated the fire status to, “under control.” According to Alberta Wildfire, “under control” means the wildfire is […]
Alberta invests in new technology to fight wildfires
Alberta Wildfire

Alberta invests in new technology to fight wildfires

Mar 4, 2024 | 5:27am
Budget 2024 is investing more money to help combat wildfires. With many regions of Alberta at heightened risk for forest fires, the government is spending an additional $151 million over the next three years for more firefighters and new technology to help beat back any blazes. In addition to more fire crews, there are extra […]