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Wildfire near Robb under control but not extinguished



by Cassie Kushniruk area and into nearby trees. Fortunately, snow covered the wildfire area
In response to the fire, Yellowhead County early Saturday morning, which enabled fire
Wildfire EWF121, located approximately 14 set up their Emergency Operations Centre in crews to move in and suppress the fire. —
km northeast of Cadomin and 10 km south of Edson and provided a 24 hour information line This event has proven that although it is
Robb, remains Under Control after being for Robb residents. Parkland County assisted winter, everyone needs to continue practicing
detected on December 14. by providing their structural protection trailer caution when burning fires outdoors.
Although the fire has been suppressed for and mobile command unit, as well as two Although permits are no longer required for
several weeks, it has not yet been classified as squads with specialized gear to assist with burning until March 1, you can help prevent
extinguished. Yellowhead County protective services. wildfires by ensuring that burn piles are
Over the last several weeks, no additional Later on the evening of December 14, completely extinguished and by carrying the
hotspots or fire activity have been detected. County Peace Officers went door to door to right tools to properly extinguish a fire,
Until significant snow blankets the fire, warn residents of the fire and prepare them for including an axe, two shovels, and at least 200
Agriculture and Forestry will continue to an evacuation if conditions worsened. litres of water. If wind speeds are over 15
monitor the fire, according to Alberta Wildfire. High speed winds continued overnight, km/hr, it is advised that you do not start a fire.
Backgrounder — On December 14 at 4:15 which knocked down trees, blocked roads, and Alberta Wildfire advises everyone to always
pm, Wildfire EWF121 was declared Out of caused a power outage in the area. Thankfully, remember to check their burns, as a
Control with 80-100 km winds pushing the fire County staff were able to penetrate the area smouldering fire can burrow under the ground
towards the Mercoal and Robb area. and contact residents. and resurface months later.
Due to the high wind speeds, it was difficult By Saturday morning, 400 hectares of land
to confront the fire, which burned in an open had been scorched by the wildfire. (with files Yellowhead County and Alberta Wildfire)



Whitecourt RCMP 7th Annual KidFest



arrest Edson planned for February 2



men after by Deanna Mitchener take home information to read if


you have your hands full at the
break and enter Early Childhood Matters Coalition said.
Anna Vander Haeghe, Chair for
time with the little ones," Haeghe
and one of the many organizers
Three separate entertainment
for the 7th Annual KidFest, says, sessions will be happening at 11
RCMP Release in instruments 351(1) officer 320.17 CC "The coalition is very pleased to a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. for the
CC - Possession of be showcasing our 7th Annual children. Local preschool
On the 1st day of - (x3) Fail to comply property obtained by KidFest on February 2." education providers, healthcare
J a n u a r y , 2 0 1 9 , w R e c o g n i z a n c e crime over $5,000 The indoor festival for families providers, and so many others will
Whitecourt RCMP 145(3) CC 354(1)(a) CC and their preschool children is be taking part in this well-attended
responded to a Break - Operate MV w/o - Possession of break- being held at E'cole Pine Grove event.
and Enter in progress to subsisting registration in instruments 351(1) School Gymnasium, which is Mark your calendar now, as you
a gas plant near the 52(1)(a) TSA CC located at 419 12th Avenue in don't want to miss out on this one
rural area of Windfall. - Drive uninsured Croteau was released Edson. It will run from 10 a.m. stop fun and information event. As
Police were confronted MV on Highway from custody and is until 2 p.m. a parent you are your child's first
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE by a Jeep that had been 54(1)(a) TSA due in Whitecourt The event is tailored towards teacher, so come and gather all the
stolen out of Edson.
- D r i v e w h i l e Provincial Court on
RCMP used a police unauthorized 94(2) January 22, 2019. As families who have preschool aged information you can while your
children was started by the Grande child enjoys the many activities.
vehicle to prevent the TSA this matter is now
Professional Digital o c c u p a n t s f r o m Pond was remanded before the courts no Yellowhead School Division and They will have plenty of crafts
Passport System escaping. The two into custody for a court further information now is a collaborative event that and activities that will be targeted
Early Childhood Matters Coalition for 0-5 years old.
occupants of the Jeep appearance today in will be released.
Early Childhood Matters is a
photos ready w e r e t a k e n i n t o Edmonton. (NOTE: A charge organizes. local coalition supported by many
"There will be plenty of
Jonathan Croteau s h o u l d n o t b e
in minutes custody without any (31) of Edson has been considered as evidence activities for the youngsters to groups, individuals and businesses
further incident.
while you wait... Stephen Pond (43) of charged with the of guilt. In Canada, all take part in or burn off some that have an interest in supporting
E d s o n h a s b e e n following offences: persons are considered bottled-up energy as they go healthy early childhood
charged with the - Break and enter w innocent until proven through the tumblers course. All development for families and their
kinds of experts will be available
The Weekly Anchor following offences: intent 348(1)(a) CC guilty in a court of law.) to answer questions and you can children.
- Break and enter w
- Flight from peace
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