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County-Wide Road Ban Comes into Effect on April 30, 2026

Road Ban Order 03-2026

A new road ban will be implemented soon to protect County roads as temperatures rise, making roads more vulnerable to damage. Road Ban Order 03-2026 will take effect on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:00 AM. Once this order is in place, all gravel roads in the County will have a maximum axle weight limit of 75%.

To view the most up-to-date Road Ban Order, please visit our Road Ban page at https://www.thorhildcounty.com/.../Infrastructure/Road-Bans

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This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The RMWB has issued a Flood alert.

An ice jam is causing water levels to rise on the Clearwater River. Low-lying areas in the community of Draper could experience overland flooding. Area: (Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo - Community of Draper)

April 28

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The RMWB has issued a Flood alert.

April 24

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Town of Peace River is cancelling its Flood alert.

Water flows in the Heart River have decreased but there is still risk of ice jams forming within the boundaries of the town of Peace River. While there is no longer an imminent risk of flooding at this time, continue to be prepared for changing conditions. Area: (This alert is in no longer in effect for Peace River.)

April 23

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Town of Peace River has issued a Flood alert.

There is a potential of flooding of the Heart River and surrounding areas. Area: (This alert is in effect for everyone from the Highway 2 Bridge to 104 Ave in the South End (all of the Downtown, and areas close to the Heart River). See map for details.)