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Crossfield Fire Dept. Chief - Retired. comments are my own.
Crossfield, AB
Joined December 2011
Crossfield fire captain says goodbye after 40 years: 'It's the love of community' - https://t.co/JnX1dmU89r - Local News, Weather, Sports, and Job Listings for Airdrie, Alberta, and the Rocky View County region.
discoverairdrie.com
Several firefighter helmets with various ranks, certificates denoting awards for his service, as well as photos, and newspaper clippings span the wall of Joe Holstein's garage. His firefighter jacket...
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This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has issued an evacuation order due to Wildfire. This order is in effect from Kleskun Creek North to Township Road 742. It is also in effect for the Riverstone Golf Course. A wildfire is located 4km East of Teepee
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Starting Sept 1, drivers must slow down when passing a vehicle with its lights flashing. Drivers must move over to the far lane when safe to do so. Failure to comply with these rules can result in a fine & 3 demerit points. Learn about these changes: https://t.co/7R2AKPVmC6
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Crews are on scene and have closed Railway Avenue between the CP Rail tracks and Mackenzie Way. #localnews #airdrie #windycity
discoverairdrie.com
According to The City of Airdrie, the wind and rain have caused damage to a building along Railway Avenue. Crews were on the scene on Monday and closed Railway Avenue between the CP Rail tracks and...
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“We are deeply saddened to confirm that four homes have been lost due to this wildfire," said Tom Thomson, fire chief of Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services. https://t.co/2EuK7T34yL
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Multiple evacuation alerts and orders are in effect due to #abwildfire. Stay informed: Follow @Ab_EmergAlert or download the app Bookmark your municipality and county websites and social media pages Follow @511Alberta for road closure information
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Alberta is on fire: The wildfire situation today and where to find evacuation orders and alerts | https://t.co/ijIp0rwufU
globalnews.ca
While evacuation orders have been lifted and people are returning home, flooding has become an issue for the many parts of the province.
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Our thoughts are with all of the first responders and Albertans affected by these wildfires. We hope that everyone in these areas stays safe and follows the guidelines of local emergency alerts. https://t.co/ZgieoV6Lp5
cbc.ca
The number of Albertans fleeing their homes continues to grow as out-of-control wildfires burn across the province, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
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Wildfire Alert Updated May05 02:08AM. Take necessary precautions. This alert is in effect for everyone from West of Highway 43, and Range Road 60, West to Highway 757 from Brock Lake in the South to Township... https://t.co/TB3voRwU3h
#ABemerg #ABfire
alberta.ca
Find active alerts, archived alerts, and details about the alerting system.
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Wildfire Alert Updated May05 03:50AM. Take necessary precautions. This alert is in effect for Brazeau County and Drayton Valley. https://t.co/TB3voRwU3h
#ABemerg #ABfire
alberta.ca
Find active alerts, archived alerts, and details about the alerting system.
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Over two dozen Airdrie firefighters were sent to Fort McMurray in 2016. Listen live to AIR 106.1: https://t.co/rcXW5IsbY9
#LocalNews #airdrie #firefighters @AirdrieFire4778 @AlbertaPFFPA @IAFFofficial
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discoverairdrie.com
Nearly seven years ago, the Fort McMurray wildfire began. Between May 4 and May 23, 2016, upon request, Airdrie's Fire Department would send between 24 to 27 members to battle the fire. While one of...
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The QEII northbound is closed north of Calgary for the second time on Friday, this time because of a collision at Township Road 285 near Crossfield. #yyc #abroads #abstorm
https://t.co/phGBY0mx9D
globalnews.ca
Around 25 to 30 vehicles were involved in the collision north of Calgary on the QEII, while serious — in at least one case fatal — crashes were reported across Alberta on Friday.
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Highway 2 at Township Road 285 near Crossfield has re-opened but driving conditions are poor. #newsupdate #localnews #RoadReport
discoverairdrie.com
Late on Friday evening, the Airdrie RCMP said that Northbound lanes on Highway 2 at Township Road 285 near Crossfield had re-opened after a multi-vehicle collision involving a jack-knifed semi.
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Update: Lanes have been re-opened after a three-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck and two other cars.
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Police are recommending that if you do not need to travel, to stay off the roads. #ABroads #yyctraffic #LocalNews
discoverairdrie.com
The Northbound lanes of Stoney Trail between 16 Avenue N.E. and McKnight Boulevard N.E. have been re-opened. Earlier on Friday there were reports of a multi-vehicle collision that closed down lanes....
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