This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Little Red River Cree Nation has upgraded the wildfire alert.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Little Red River Cree Nation has upgraded the wildfire alert.

There is a wildfire 10 km north of Highway 58.

Area: This alert is in effect for Garden River.

Affected areas (2):

• Mackenzie No. 23
• Improvement District No. 24

Action to take:

• Garden River is on an evacuation order as of 12:00pm July 10, 2024
• Make your way to the Horizon Camp at John D’or Prairie, Alberta, in a safe and calm manner
• Support will be available in John D’or Prairie
• Bring medications for multiple days and important documents
• If you have questions please contact Jacanta Nanooch 780-841-9747 Garden River is not in any immediate danger; however, the Highway 58 access to Garden River is the concern
• Stay tuned to local media for updates as they become available
• For details on preparing for wildfires and evacuations, visit www.alberta.ca/beprepared

Additional information:

• https://www.alberta.ca/beprepared
• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-emergency-alert.aspx
• https://511.alberta.ca/
• Broadcast Audio

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