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Wildfire Hazard – Extreme
There is a wildfire burning approximately 53 km northwest of Fox Creek. It is about 75 hectares in size and creating smoky conditions for the surrounding area. While it is classified as out of control, there is no immediate threat … Read the rest
Explore the World of International Investments
You’re probably accustomed to measuring the progress of your investments, and the overall condition of the investment world, by checking on indexes such as the TSX, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500.
And since these types of … Read the rest
Seeking Travel Scholarship
Hey Brandi,
I am entering in a contest for a scholarship and I would like the communities support. How it works is I need at least 25 people to support my entry.
After you click on the link, you … Read the rest
Wildfire Hazard – Extreme With Gusting Winds
CAUTION – We are expecting 40 km/h SE winds gusting to 70 km/h today.
Make sure your campfire is completely extinguished before leaving your site. Check all fall and winter burn sites to make sure they also extinguished.
Under these … Read the rest
Wildfire Hazard – Very High
Update Monday, May 20:
CAUTION - We are expecting high gusting winds tomorrow. Make sure your campfire is completely extinguished before leaving your site. Check all fall and winter burn sites to make sure they also extinguished.
There is currently … Read the rest
Celebration of Life – Robert (Bob) Marple
MARPLE, Robert (Bob) Allen Cook
March 20, 1939 – May 17, 2013
It is with great sadness the family of Bob Marple of Spruce Grove; formerly of Fox Creek, announces his passing on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Stony Plain, … Read the rest
Wildfire Hazard, Very High
The wildfire hazard for the area is currently VERY HIGH.
A Fire Advisory is still in effect for the Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area.
Existing permits have been suspended and no new permits will be issued until conditions allow. Safe campfires … Read the rest
Long Weekend Enforcement Already Under Way
Officers from the Integrated Traffic Units (ITU) throughout the Province of Alberta have already been hard at work, trying to keep the highways safe this holiday long weekend.
Yesterday, Thursday May 16th, 2013, officers from the four QEII Integrated Traffic … Read the rest
Fatality Collision – Hwy 43 by Onoway
Update #2 – The early stage of the investigation reveals that an east bound garbage truck was crossing Highway 43 at the entrance to the town of Onoway.
A northbound vehicle struck the garbage truck damaging both vehicles. As a … Read the rest
Elemental balancE – Health, Healing and Harmony
Welcome to the Health, Healing and Harmony in FOCUS column for your body, mind and soul, a combined effort from Elemental balancE, Healer/Owner Leanne Armson and work experience student, Breanna Cook.
The ladies will provide helpful information, answer … Read the rest
