Peace River Forest Area Update (May 8 – 3pm)
Courtesy: Alberta Wildfire By Alberta Wildfire, May 8, 2023 2:57:10 PM Hot, dry conditions continue in most areas of the province resulting in numerous wildfires. A provincial state of emergency has been declared. Albertans who require assistance
Fox Lake Evacuee Support & Donations
Info courtesy of Little Red River Cree Nation: Attention all evacuees from Fox Lake. There is a possibility that the government of Alberta will be providing evacuation support payments to all of those evacuated from Fox Lake.
Banana Belt Road Re-opened
Highway 749 has been RE-OPENED as of May 8. There will be lane restrictions, speed reductions, and flag persons on site to monitor safety while ATCO conducts operations to restore power in the area. PLEASE be respectful
Clear Hills Wildfire Status Update
Alberta Fire Services has updated us on the following: (map below) GWF0018 (Peace River bank/Cleardale) The recent overnight humidity has helped to slow the west end of the fire making it easier to keep from growing. Fields
Disaster Recovery Program
The Disaster Recovery Program | Alberta.ca (DRP) provides financial assistance to help restore uninsurable property that is lost or damaged by a disaster to its basic, pre-disaster functional condition. The DRP provides financial assistance as a last
Big Lakes Wildfire Afternoon Update
Courtesy of Big Lakes County There are currently three (3) fires burning in Big Lakes County: Grizzly Ridge, East Prairie (Enilda, Banana Belt, and Gilwood), and Blue Lake. The three (3) fires are all being held.
Clear Hills Power Outage Info
Courtesy of Clear Hills County ATTENTION – Clear Hills County residents: This important message is on behalf of Clear Hills County and ATCO Electric There are widespread power outages in the County. Crews are assessing the damages
Everett’s “Expert” Sports Predictions – May 8th
NHL (295-162) 23 Correct Score Golden Knights – 5 vs Oilers – 3 NBA (269-196) 1 Correct Scores Knicks – 114 vs Heat – 118 Warriors – 126 vs Lakers – 115 MLB (103-85)
Clear Hills County Evacuee Support
Courtesy of Clear Hills County: PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT May 8, 2023 – 12:24 p.m. Anyone affected by the current wildfires you can access lodging, meals/drinks at the following areas. Worsley Worsley Gateway Inn – Lodging, Food & Drinks
Seeding season starting early (Luc Nolette)
The warm and dry weather in the beginning part of May has prompted an early start to the seeding season. Most farms and fields are busy at this time, as farmers get the seeds into the ground.