Alberta wildfires links and resources to stay up to date
CTV News Edmonton has compiled a list of links and resources for Albertans to stay up to date on the wildfires across the province.
GENERAL
- Active Emergency Alerts
- Wildfire Emergency Updates
- Alberta Wildfire Dashboard
- Alberta Wildfires of Note
- 511 Alberta for highway information
- Government of Alberta Emergency Preparedness
BIG LAKES COUNTY
- Emergency alerts and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Elks Rodeo Hall, 74508 on Hwy 749 north of High Prairie
- Re-entry information
- Local updates: Big Lakes County Wildfire FAQs
East Prairie Métis Settlement
- Evacuation reception centre: Elks Rodeo Hall, 74508 on Hwy 749 north of High Prairie
- Local updates: Big Lakes County Wildfire FAQs
Peavine Métis Settlement
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centres: Kapwe'no Centre, Grouard; Smoky River FCSS, 11 Central Avenue SW, Falher
- Local updates: Metis Settlements GC Twitter
Woodland Cree First Nation
BRAZEAU COUNTY
- Emergency alerts and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Edmonton Expo Centre, Hall C, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
- Drayton Valley re-entry notice
- Brazeau County re-entry notice
- Community Re-entry Information
Local updates:
- Brazeau County news and announcements
- Brazeau County Facebook
- Drayton Valley Facebook
- General Inquiries: 780-542-7777
DENE THA' FIRST NATION
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Bushe River Administrative Office, High Level
Local updates: Dene Tha' First Nation Facebook
GRANDE PRAIRIE COUNTY
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Bonnetts Energy Centre, 10017 99 Avenue, City of Grande Prairie
Local updates: County of Grande Prairie news and announcements
LITTLE RED RIVER CREE NATION/FOX LAKE AND GARDEN RIVER
Evacuation centres:
- High Level Arena Complex, 10101 105 Ave
- Fort Vermilion Welcome Centre
Local updates: Little Red River Cree Nation Facebook
MACKENZIE COUNTY/RAINBOW LAKE
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: High Level Arena Complex, 10101 105 Ave
Local updates:
MD OF GREENVIEW
Fox Creek to Little Smoky
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Allan and Jean Millar Centre, 58 Sunset Boulevard
- Support phone number: 780-202-4928
Grovedale
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Bonnetts Energy Centre, 10017 99 Avenue, City of Grande Prairie
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Sandy Bay
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Bonnetts Energy Centre, 10017 99 Avenue, City of Grande Prairie
Valleyview
Local updates:
- Municipal District of Greenview news and announcements
- Town of Fox Creek news and announcements
- Town of Fox Creek Facebook
- Fox Creek Emergency Control Centre – email: wildfirequestions@foxcreek.ca
- Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation news and announcements
- Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Facebook
MD OF LESSER SLAVE RIVER
- Old Smith Highway Area emergency alert and updates
- East-central Area emergency alert and updates
- Mitsue Industrial Park emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Flatbush Community Complex located at 661001 Highway 44
- Evacuation phone numbers: 780-849-0608 or 780-805-6320
Local updates:
- MD of Lesser Slave River website
- MD of Lesser Slave River Facebook
- MD of Lesser Slave River Twitter
MD OF OPPORTUNITY/CHIPEWYAN LAKE
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Lakeview Sports Centre, Wabasca
Local updates: MD of Opportunity Emergency Management Facebook
O'CHIESE FIRST NATION
Local updates: O'Chiese First Nation Community Board Private Facebook Group
SADDLE HILLS COUNTY
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Fourth Creek Hall, located at the intersection of Highway 681 and Highway 725
Local updates:
SUCKER CREEK FIRST NATION
SWAN HILLS
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Barrhead arena, 5607 47 Street
Local updates:
WOODLANDS COUNTY
Local updates:
YELLOWHEAD COUNTY
Local updates: Yellowhead County website
Shining Bank Lake:
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation reception centre: Holiday Inn, 4520 2 Ave, Edson
- Evacuation phone line: 1-833-334-4630
Carrot Creek, Niton Junction, MacKay
- Emergency alert and updates
- Evacuation phone line: 1-833-334-4630
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