Greenview Emergency Operations Centre has been activated.
The health and safety of our staff, residents, and communities remain our top priority. All updates regarding our response to the wildfire situation will be posted on our website as they become available.
Greenview Emergency Operations Centre Updates
Emergency Operations Centre Update – May 23, 2023 – 8:00 pm
Current wildfire status update from Greenview Emergency Operations Centre May 23, 2023 – 8:00 pm Please note that the information in the following update is official information as provided by Alberta Forestry. Greenview strives to provide a timely high-level summary of active wildfires within Greenview and will post updates to evacuation orders and alerts as available and provided by Alberta Forestry and the Province of Alberta, which are incredibly busy managing the current wildfire situation in the province. Additional [...]
Emergency Operations Centre Update – May 22, 2023 – 9:00 pm
Current wildfire status update from Greenview Emergency Operations Centre May 19, 2023 – 9:00 pm Please note that the information in the following update is official information as provided by Alberta Forestry. Greenview strives to provide a timely high-level summary of active wildfires within Greenview and will post updates to evacuation orders and alerts as available and provided by Alberta Forestry and the Province of Alberta, which are incredibly busy managing the current wildfire situation in the province. Additional [...]
Emergency Operations Centre Update – May 21, 2023 – 9:00 pm
Current wildfire status update from Greenview Emergency Operations Centre May 21, 2023 – 9:00 pm Please note that the information in the following update is official information as provided by Alberta Forestry. Greenview strives to provide a timely high-level summary of active wildfires within Greenview and will post updates to evacuation orders and alerts as available and provided by Alberta Forestry and the Province of Alberta, which are incredibly busy managing the current wildfire situation in the province. Additional [...]
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Evacuation Notices
UPDATED: Evacuation Order – Little Smoky / Fox Creek Area
Advisory - This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. MD of Greenview has updated a Wildfire Alert. Effective May 24, 2023 -12:00 pm Area: The Evacuation Order remains in effect for areas south along Highway 43 to Highway 947, including Townships to the west and southwest. Residents along Highway 43 between TWP RD 670 and TWP RD 650 including the Hamlet of Little Smoky can now return home. Instruction: People in the identified Evacuation Order area must remain evacuated. Residents [...]
UPDATED EVACUATION NOTICE: May 22, 2023 (Valleyview Rural Area)
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency Issued: May 22, 2023 at 03:04 PM Alberta Wildfire has changed the status of the Sturgeon Lake Complex Fire to "Being Held." This means that given current weather conditions and resources, the wildfire is not anticipated to grow past expected boundaries. Area: The evacuation order remains in effect for everyone South of TWP RD 720, West of RR 223, North of TWP RD 712, West of RR 231, South of TWP RD 705A, and West of RR [...]
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Emergency News
Highway 43 Reopening | 4 PM | May 21, 2023- Between Valleyview and Fox Creek
Alberta Transportation Update: Highway 43 North and South bound will be opening at 4:00 pm with a speed reduction to 80 km/hr between Valleyview and Fox Creek. Active Wildfire crews and Utility repair crews will be working along the highway. Please slow to 60 km /hr when passing crews. Please also use caution while travelling through this corridor, expect delays and use your headlights while in the area. For up-to-date highway information, please visit 511 Alberta [...]
BEWARE of Wild Fire Damaged Trees still standing
BEWARE of Fire-Damaged Trees Still Standing! Please be aware of the dangers in areas where trees are still standing, both during and after wildfire activity. Root system damage causes trees still upright to be VERY unstable. Even a light wind can cause fire-damaged trees to fall. Keep in mind that even seemingly stable trees might have suffered extensive root damage, making them susceptible to toppling. Here's what you need to know: Safety First: Approach with caution! Charred and weakened [...]
Highway 43 Closure – PLEASE FOLLOW SIGNS AND DON’T USE GOOGLE MAPS!
Please do not use Google Maps to find alternate routes around Fox Creek, AB and Little Smoky, AB, on Highway 43 due to active wildfires in the area that impact both sides of this corridor. Google may take you in a dangerous direction! Alberta Transportation and 511 Alberta are still reporting that Highway 43 remains closed in both directions, with detours set up for southbound and northbound motorists. Please use caution while travelling in the area, follow all posted signage, [...]
