This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Opportunity has updated its wildfire alert.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Opportunity has updated its wildfire alert.

There is a wildfire NW of the community of Chipewyan Lake, 16 kms from the Chipewyan Road that is threatening the evacuation route.

Area: This alert is still in effect for Chipewyan Lake.

Affected areas (1):

• Opportunity No. 17

Action to take:

• The evacuation order is still in effect for Chipewyan Lake
• Register at the reception centre at the Wabasca Lakeview sports centre, located at 102 Opportunity drive
• Accommodations will be arranged
• If you need transport, go to the Chipewyan Lake air strip
• If you need fuel, go to the M.D
• transportation yard
• Bring important documents and medications
• For updates, follow the MD of Opportunity 17 Emergency Management on Facebook and stay tuned to local media.

Additional information:

• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064688143379

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