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Emergency Services Survey

Attention Thorhild County Property Owners:

In response to the Town Hall Meeting held on May 30, 2023, regarding the Emergency Services Bylaw, Thorhild County recently mailed a survey to all County property owners, asking how costs related to emergency services should be charged.

The survey proposes three options. Please complete the survey by selecting one option and returning it to the Thorhild County Administration Building at 801 - 1st Street, Thorhild, or mailing it to Box 10, Thorhild, AB T0A 3J0.

The submission deadline is July 14, 2023.

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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)