Evacuation orders begin to lift near Whitecourt, Alta., as wildfire risk subsides
Some residents forced from their homes this week due to a fast-moving wildfire northwest of Edmonton will be allowed to return home Thursday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alta-wildfire-9.7199879?cmp=rss

Evacuation orders begin to lift near Whitecourt, Alta., as wildfire risk subsides
Some residents forced from their homes this week due to a fast-moving wildfire northwest of Edmonton will be allowed to return home Thursday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alta-wildfire-9.7199879?cmp=rss

Wildfire crews near Whitecourt, Alta., bracing for gusting winds day after 'subdued' conditions
Crews fighting to contain a fire threatening homes mere kilometres from the community of Whitecourt are bracing for gusting winds Wednesday that could fan the flames.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alta-wildfire-9.7197861?cmp=rss

Elective surgeries postponed at Grande Prairie hospital due to surgical tool sterilization issues
Some elective surgeries in Grande Prairie, Alta., have been postponed due to issues related to the sterilization of surgical tools.
Emergency surgeries, including C-sections, cancer- and trauma-related procedures, are still available and are not being delayed, according to a news release f...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/grande-prairie-hospital-surgical-sterilization-9.7180564?cmp=rss

Flooding fears prompt evacuation alert for residents near Fort McMurray, Alta.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has issued an evacuation alert for more than 130 residents of Draper over fears of flooding by the Clearwater River.
#Environment #Health #Science #Weather
https://globalnews.ca/news/11820412/flooding-evacuation-alert-draper-regional-municipality-of-wood-buffalo/

Flooding fears prompt evacuation alert for residents near Fort McMurray, Alta.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has issued an evacuation alert for more than 130 residents of Draper over fears of flooding by the Clearwater River.
#Environment #Health #Science #Weather
https://globalnews.ca/news/11820412/flooding-evacuation-alert-draper-regional-municipality-of-wood-buffalo/

Town of Peace River, Alta. cancels evacuation alert as flood threat recedes
The Town of Peace River has cancelled an evacuation alert after the threat of flooding eased overnight, but residents are being advised to be prepared for changing conditions.
#Canada #Weather #Albertaevacuationalert #peaceriverflooding
https://globalnews.ca/news/11815917/peace-river-alta-cancels-evacuation-alert/

Town of Peace River, Alta. cancels evacuation alert as flood threat recedes
The Town of Peace River has cancelled an evacuation alert after the threat of flooding eased overnight, but residents are being advised to be prepared for changing conditions.
#Canada #Weather #Albertaevacuationalert #peaceriverflooding
https://globalnews.ca/news/11815917/peace-river-alta-cancels-evacuation-alert/

Planned glampsite renews longstanding Canmore, Alta. concerns on growth pressures
An explosion of growth from tourism in Canmore, Alta. has put pressure on scarce housing, not to mention the domino effects on parking, infrastructure and the environment.
#Canada #Camping #Canmore #Glamping
https://globalnews.ca/news/11817884/canmore-planned-glampsite-camping-growth/