Road Condition Notice: Heavy rainfall and localized flooding have impacted some County roads. Crews are actively assessing conditions. Road closures or restrictions may occur with little notice.

Localized Flooding Notice : Localized flooding is possible throughout Thorhild County. Residents are encouraged to monitor conditions, avoid flooded areas, and never drive through standing water. Stay informed and follow County updates as conditions change.

Report blocked culverts, damaged roadways, or other emergent County problems through Public Works at 780-398-3977. For life threatening emergencies always call 911.

Home

Local News

> Community > News and Events > Local News

Local News

Friday, July 17, 2026 0

Utility Alerts

Planned Temporary Closure - Thorhild Truck Fill

Please be advised that the Thorhild Truck Fill will be temporarily out of service on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm to allow for scheduled maintenance. During this time, the truck fill will be unavailable. We encourage users to plan accordingly and apologize for any inconvenience this temporary interruption may cause.

Thank you.

Switch article

UPDATE: Temporary Roads Compromised & Closed Previous Article Road Conditions Update Next Article

Upcoming Events

Meeting Announcements, Council Events

17Jul

Special Municipal Planning Commission Meeting

7/17/2026 8:30 AM

Community Events

18Jul

Newbrook Observatory and Museum

OPEN every Saturday in July and August.

7/18/2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Community Events

25Jul

Radway Pioneer Days

Radway Agricultural Society Hall

7/25/2026 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Finding what you're looking for? If not, try a search

orange watch - tornado - changed

### Area: (M.D. of Willow Creek near Granum and Peigan Timber Limit, M.D. of Willow Creek near Fort Macleod, Blood Res. 148 including Stand Off, Cardston Co. near Hill Spring and Glenwood, Cardston Co. near Magrath and Woolford Prov. Park, Cardston Co. near Del Bonita and Kimball, Cardston Co. near Mountain View and Beazer, Cardston Co. near Cardston and Carway, Co. of Lethbridge near Coalhurst Nobleford and Barons, Co. of Lethbridge near Picture Butte and Turin, Co. of Lethbridge near Coaldale, City of Lethbridge, M.D. of Taber near Vauxhall and Hays, M.D. of Taber near Taber and Barnwell, M.D. of Taber near Grassy Lake and Hwys 877 and 513, Co. of Warner near Raymond Stirling and New Dayton, Co. of Warner near Wrentham, Co. of Warner near Warner, Co. of Warner near Milk River and Coutts, Co. of Warner near Writing-On-Stone Prov. Park, Co. of Forty Mile near Skiff)

July 16

red warning - tornado - ended

Tornadoes associated with this alert are no longer expected in the area. ### Area: (Co. of Warner near Wrentham)

July 16

red warning - tornado - in effect

At 3:56 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. The severe thunderstorm is located 10 km east of Warner and is moving towards the east at 30 km/h. ### This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado. Area: (Co. of Warner near Wrentham, Co. of Warner near Warner, Co. of Warner near Writing-On-Stone Prov. Park)

July 16

orange watch - tornado - in effect

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. ### Significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible. Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing 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: (M.D. of Willow Creek near Granum and Peigan Timber Limit, M.D. of Willow Creek near Fort Macleod, Blood Res. 148 including Stand Off, Cardston Co. near Hill Spring and Glenwood, Cardston Co. near Magrath and Woolford Prov. Park, Cardston Co. near Del Bonita and Kimball, Cardston Co. near Mountain View and Beazer, Cardston Co. near Cardston and Carway, Co. of Lethbridge near Coalhurst Nobleford and Barons, Co. of Lethbridge near Picture Butte and Turin, Co. of Lethbridge near Coaldale, City of Lethbridge, M.D. of Taber near Vauxhall and Hays, M.D. of Taber near Taber and Barnwell, M.D. of Taber near Grassy Lake and Hwys 877 and 513, Co. of Warner near Raymond Stirling and New Dayton, Co. of Warner near Wrentham, Co. of Warner near Warner, Co. of Warner near Milk River and Coutts, Co. of Warner near Writing-On-Stone Prov. Park, Co. of Forty Mile near Skiff)

July 15

orange watch - tornado - changed

### Area: (Woodlands Co. near Fort Assiniboine Timeu and Topland, Co. of Barrhead near Thunder Lake and Holmes Crossing, Co. of Barrhead near Neerlandia Bloomsbury and Vega, Co. of Barrhead near Barrhead and Lac la Nonne, M.D. of Lesser Slave River near Chisholm and Cross Lake, Westlock Co. near Larkspur Fawcett and Jarvie, Westlock Co. near Westlock and Clyde, Athabasca Co. near Athabasca and Island Lake, Athabasca Co. near Rochester Colinton and Meanook, Athabasca Co. near Grassland and Atmore, Athabasca Co. near Boyle and Caslan, Thorhild Co. near Newbrook and Long Lake Prov. Park, Yellowhead Co. near MacKay Wildwood and Evansburg, Lac Ste. Anne Co. near Mayerthorpe and Sangudo, Lac Ste. Anne Co. near Cherhill and Glenevis, Lac Ste. Anne Co. near Onoway and Lac Ste. Anne, Parkland Co. near Entwistle Fallis and Tomahawk, Parkland Co. near Wabamun Carvel and Keephills, Parkland Co. near Spruce Grove and Stony Plain, Sturgeon Co. near Rivière Qui Barre and Villeneuve, Sturgeon Co. near Legal and Mearns, Sturgeon Co. near Morinville Volmer and Big Lake, Leduc Co. near Warburg Thorsby and Pigeon Lake, Leduc Co. near Calmar and Devon, Brazeau Co. near Drayton Valley and Breton, Co. of Wetaskiwin near Pigeon Lake, Co. of Wetaskiwin near Alder Flats and Winfield, Ponoka Co. near Rimbey Bluffton and Hoadley, Ponoka Co. near Crestomere, Big Lakes County near Enilda and Joussard, Big Lakes County near Hilliard's Bay Prov. Park and Big Point, Big Lakes County near Driftpile Faust and Kinuso, M.D. of Lesser Slave River near Slave Lake and Saulteaux, M.D. of Lesser Slave River near Marten Beach, M.D. of Lesser Slave River near Smith and Fawcett Lake, M.D. of Opportunity near Calling and Rock Island Lakes, Athabasca Co. near Wandering River, M.D. of Greenview near Fox Creek, Yellowhead Co. near Edson and Sundance Prov. Park, Yellowhead Co. near Peers and Niton Junction, Woodlands Co. near Benbow and Windfall, Woodlands Co. near Carson-Pegasus Prov. Park, Woodlands Co. near Goose Lake, Woodlands Co. near Whitecourt and Blue Ridge, Big Lakes County near Swan Hills)