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.

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Request for Proposal

Gravel Source Assessment Services

Thorhild County is seeking proposals from qualified land consultants to assess and provide valuations on several potential greenfield gravel sources. The consultant will provide recommendations on the source that offers the best cost-benefit to the County, as well as alternative approaches to support long-term gravel sustainability.

Once a preferred source has been identified, the consultant will manage the investigation and exploration of the selected site.

Information pertaining to this opportunity is available on the Alberta Purchasing Connection by referencing opportunity # AB-2026-05605.

Closing date for receipt of submissions is August 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.

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red warning - severe thunderstorm - in effect

At 7:26 p.m. MDT, an extremely dangerous thunderstorm is located near Barnwell. This extremely dangerous thunderstorm is moving east at 45 km/h. Damaging wind gusts, baseball size or greater hail and heavy rain are possible. Locations and nearby areas that could be impacted include: Barnwell, Wrentham, Skiff ### Driving conditions will be difficult. Buildings and/or many trees will be destroyed. Large hail will cause significant damage and injury. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain. Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Area: (Co. of Lethbridge near Coaldale, M.D. of Taber near Taber and Barnwell, M.D. of Taber near Grassy Lake and Hwys 877 and 513, Co. of Warner near Wrentham, Co. of Forty Mile near Skiff, new active threat area, continued active threat area)

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red warning - severe thunderstorm - in effect

At 5:02 p.m. MDT, an extremely dangerous thunderstorm is located over Claresholm. This extremely dangerous thunderstorm is moving southeast at 50 km/h. Damaging wind gusts, baseball size or greater hail and heavy rain are possible. Locations and nearby areas that could be impacted include: Claresholm, Nobleford, Monarch ### Driving conditions will be difficult. Buildings and/or many trees will be destroyed. Large hail will cause significant damage and injury. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain. Area: (M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely, Vulcan Co. near Carmangay and Champion, M.D. of Willow Creek near Granum and Peigan Timber Limit, M.D. of Willow Creek near Fort Macleod, Co. of Lethbridge near Coalhurst Nobleford and Barons, new active threat area, continued active threat area)