2024 Summer Photo Contest Winners

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2024 Summer Photo Contest Winners

We would like to thank all the citizens of Thorhild County who participated in our 2024 Summer Photo Contest! We received many amazing photos that beautifully captured the essence of Thorhild County. Here are the winning photos from this summer's contest.

First Prize: Margaret Newell
In the photo below, captured by Margaret Newell, a vibrant rainbow spans across a creek.

Second Prize: Jolene Hennessy
Jolene Hennessy captures a beautiful sunset as it painted the sky with hues of orange and purple, casting a glow over a farm.

Third Prize: Margaret Newell
This photograph showcases a breathtaking sunset at Radway Fish Pond, where vibrant colours blend together in the sky.

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has issued a Wildfire evacuation alert.

There is a wildfire near the Alberta/BC border. The situation is being monitored, and if conditions do not improve, an evacuation will be required. Area: (This alert is in effect for everyone located north of Township Road 714 to Township Road 734, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 131 due to wildfire.)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has issued a Wildfire evacuation alert.

tornado watch changed

### Area: (City of Lloydminster, Co. of Two Hills near Two Hills and Brosseau, Co. of Two Hills near Myrnam and Derwent, Co. of Minburn near Innisfree Lavoy and Ranfurly, Co. of Minburn near Minburn and Mannville, Beaver Co. near Viking and Kinsella, Flagstaff Co. near Killam and Sedgewick, Flagstaff Co. near Lougheed and Hardisty, Flagstaff Co. near Alliance and Bellshill Lake, Co. of Vermilion River near Vermilion, Co. of Vermilion River near Islay and McNabb Sanctuary, Co. of Vermilion River near Dewberry and Clandonald, Co. of Vermilion River near Tulliby Lake, Co. of Vermilion River near Kitscoty and Marwayne, Co. of Vermilion River near Paradise Valley, M.D. of Wainwright near Irma, M.D. of Wainwright near Wainwright, M.D. of Wainwright near Edgerton and Koroluk Landslide, M.D. of Wainwright near Chauvin Dillberry Lake and Roros, M.D. of Provost near Hughenden Amisk and Kessler, M.D. of Provost near Czar Metiskow and Cadogan, M.D. of Provost near Provost and Hayter)

tornado watch in effect

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes late this afternoon and this evening. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. ### This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm. Area: (City of Lloydminster, Co. of Two Hills near Two Hills and Brosseau, Co. of Two Hills near Myrnam and Derwent, Co. of Minburn near Innisfree Lavoy and Ranfurly, Co. of Minburn near Minburn and Mannville, Beaver Co. near Viking and Kinsella, Flagstaff Co. near Killam and Sedgewick, Flagstaff Co. near Lougheed and Hardisty, Flagstaff Co. near Alliance and Bellshill Lake, Co. of Vermilion River near Vermilion, Co. of Vermilion River near Islay and McNabb Sanctuary, Co. of Vermilion River near Dewberry and Clandonald, Co. of Vermilion River near Tulliby Lake, Co. of Vermilion River near Kitscoty and Marwayne, Co. of Vermilion River near Paradise Valley, M.D. of Wainwright near Irma, M.D. of Wainwright near Wainwright, M.D. of Wainwright near Edgerton and Koroluk Landslide, M.D. of Wainwright near Chauvin Dillberry Lake and Roros, M.D. of Provost near Hughenden Amisk and Kessler, M.D. of Provost near Czar Metiskow and Cadogan, M.D. of Provost near Provost and Hayter)

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

The MD of Opportunity has rescinded the Evacuation Order due to SWF092, as the fire poses no immediate threat to the residents at this time. However, a 2 hour Evacuation Alert (be prepared to evacuate with two hours' notice) remains in place for all those in the vicinity of the fire. Area: (The Evacuation Order is no longer in effect for Red Earth Creek.)