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Road Closures Notice

Various roads between August 5 - 7, 2025

Please be advised of the upcoming temporary road closures for scheduled repairs, set to take place starting Tuesday, August 5, 2025, to Thursday, August 7, 2025. The closures will occur daily from 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗮.𝗺. 𝘁𝗼 𝟰:𝟯𝟬 𝗽.𝗺.

August 5: Twp Rd 612 between Range Rd 225 and Range Rd 230
August 6: Range Rd 205 between Twp Rd 584 and Twp Rd 582
August 7: Continued work on Range Rd 205 between Twp Rd 584 and Twp Rd 582

Please use alternate routes during this time. Thank you for your cooperation.

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This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Kneehill County has cancelled an emergency alert.

Telus landline services have been restored for both landline and wireless services. Area: (This alert was in effect for Acme, Carbon, Linden and surrounding areas in Kneehill County.)

August 9

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Kneehill County has issued an emergency alert.

Telus landline and cellular service is currently disrupted to Carbon, Acme, Linden and surrounding areas in Kneehill County. Telus customers cannot make or receive calls in the affected areas, including 9-1-1 calls. Crews are working to restore service. There is no estimated time for service restoration. Area: (This alert is in effect for Acme, Carbon, Linden and surrounding areas in Kneehill County.)

August 7

tornado warning ended

Tornadoes are no longer expected in the region. ### Area: (M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely)

August 7

tornado warning in effect

At 6:12 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time Thursday, Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for South Central Alberta. Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Nanton, Stavely and Claresholm. Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. Area: (M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely)

August 7

tornado warning in effect

At 6:12 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This possible tornado is located 25 km southwest of Claresholm and is moving southeast at 20 km/h. ### This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing tornadoes. Area: (M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely)