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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has cancelled the flood alert for the community of Draper.

Water levels on the Clearwater River have stabilized and the ice jam that had formed on the Clearwater has released. There is no longer an increased risk of ice jam related flooding. Area: (This alert is no longer in effect for the Community of Draper in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.)

May 6

This is a scheduled test of the Alberta Emergency Alert system. There is no emergency.

This is only a test. If this was a real emergency, this alert would describe the threat, the location of the threat, and instructions on how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Area: (This test alert is in effect for Alberta.)

May 6

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has updated a Flood Alert.

Water levels on the Clearwater River are fluctuating as river breakup continues and an ice jam makes its way from the Christina River. Low-lying areas in the community of Draper are experiencing overland flooding. The alert will remain in place until water levels recede to an appropriate level. Area: (This alert is in effect for the Community of Draper in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.)

May 5

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Parkland County has cancelled its Wildfire alert.

The wildfire near Range Road 10 and Beau Rand Estates is now contained and is no longer threatening the community. Area: (This alert is no longer in effect.)

May 4

This is an Alberta emergency alert. Parkland County has updated their wildfire alert.

There is a wildfire located near Range road 10 and Beau Rand Estates. Area: (This alert is in effect for everyone in the area between Range road 11 to Range road 281, and from the river north to Township road 505, including Beau Rand Estates.)

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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has cancelled the flood alert for the community of Draper.

This is a scheduled test of the Alberta Emergency Alert system. There is no emergency.

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has updated a Flood Alert.

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Parkland County has cancelled its Wildfire alert.

This is an Alberta emergency alert. Parkland County has updated their wildfire alert.

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