Big Lakes County has issued an Evacuation Order due to Wildfire. This alert is in effect for everyone in Big Lakes County, east of the West Prairie River and Highway 749, and south of Township Road 724 as outlined by the map. A fire within East Prairie Metis Settlement is moving northwest and is expected to reach the Banana Belt area overnight tonight. Everyone east of the West Prairie River and Highway 749 and south of Township Road 724 must evacuate now. Bring pets, important documents and medication and supplies for 3 days. Everyone evacuating should go to the Elks Rodeo Hall north of the Town of High Prairie at 74508 on Highway 749 to register. Everyone must be evacuated by midnight tonight by 12:00 AM, May 6. Bring RV’s if you have them as camping is available on site at the Elks Rodeo Hall. Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media for updates.
