Village of Hines Creek Truck Bulk Water Station will be temporarily closed effective immediately.
This closure is to allow the Hines Creek water plant to create capacity in the clear well.
Clear Hills County has the following Non-Potable Truck Fills if needed.
Royce -SE 11-83-06-W6M
Whitelaw- SW 12-84-02-WM
Eureka River- SW 17-86-05-W6M
Updated wildfire map for Clear Hills County
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT – May 6, 2023 5:20 p.m.
Please refer to the map for location of the following updates (SEE MAP BELOW):
G80220 – Boundary Lake Area
Out of control – Currently No Resources (take caution if traveling on
Highway 64 towards BC Border smoke is making for poor visibility)
PW0034 – Clear Prairie
Has been 99% contained it is still considered out of Control, dozers are on
the SE flanks to make guards.
GWF0018 – Peace Riverbanks/Cleardale
Considered out of Control, a fire guard is currently being cut along the
east side down to the Peace River. It is currently ½ mile south of HWY 64
PW0036 – Eureka River
Currently being held – on watch
PW004 – Montagneuse Valley
Currently being held – on watch, Fire Guard around
PW0037 – Deer Hill
Currently being held – on watch
PW0033- Deer Hill
Currently being held – on watch
PW003- Gage area (NPRL)
Currently being held – on watch, Fire Guard around
PW002-Whitelaw
Currently being held – on watch – Took over by Fairview crews
PW027-Whitelaw
Old winter Fire – Under control
Please note the red outlined areas on the map are active wildfires. These areas are dangerous with winds expected to increase, you are asked to stay alert and be prepared.
If there is a threat of fire in your area:
listen for updates from authoritiesbe prepared to evacuate at a moment’s noticehave your vehicle stocked with supplies and ready to goFire crews are working diligently to keep you safe.
DO NOT attempt to fight these wildfires as they are dangerous if you see a
new fire please CALL 310-FIRE (3473).
For information on the status of the Village of Hines Creek please contact the Village office @ 780-494-3690
To access the Alberta Wildfire status map click on the link below
