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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MAY 27, 2019 PAGE 3
Wildfire gets extremely close to hamlet and rural homes
Quick reactions and smart thinking from first responders help get residents out of harm's way for Marlboro Fire
submitted Yellowhead County
Yellowhead County received the
first call regarding an out of control
fire at 4:23 PM MST on Sunday,
May 19, 2019.
The fire (Fire Number EWF-033)
originated south of Highway 16
near Range Road 195A and moved
north to Highway 16 where it
jumped the highway. The fire was
about 800-900 metres away from
the Hamlet of Marlboro boundaries.
Residents in the area were
evacuated quickly as a
precautionary measure. The
evacuation areas included the
Hamlet of Marlboro, Miller Lake
east and west subdivisions, and
Range Road 195A. Approximately
130 homes were part of the
evacuation zone where Yellowhead
County protective services officers
and RCMP did a door-to door
evacuation sweep. Evacuees were
requested to register at the reception
centre in Edson or call the evacuee
information phone line to register.
Yellowhead County declared a
Local State of Emergency at 18:54 Wildfire firefighters working to put out hot-spots near Marlboro that was threatening communities in the area on May 19.
MST for the Millers Lake and submitted
PASSPORT Marlboro area. Residents were allowed back into the wildfire was downgraded from emergency preparation kit ready at
Highway 16 and the CN rail line
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE PHOTOS & MORE was shut down. Alberta Wildfire the area but remained on evacuation 'Out of Control' to 'Being Held,' and all times. For a list of items that
Professional Digital firefighters and crews and alert notice in case there was a need the Yellowhead County Local State should be gathered for evacuation
Passport System Yellowhead County firefighters to evacuate again if the fire of Emergency was rescinded at 9:30 preparation, go to
Professional Digital photos ready worked to control the fire. A fire situation changed. This allowed AM, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca/evacp
Residents should have a 72-hour
rep
dozer guard was set up at Marlboro
residents to return to their
in minutes...
Passport System while Yellowhead County fire residences to access medications
photos ready The Weekly Anchor protection units and fire trucks were and other essential belongings.
Checkpoints remained in place as
deployed to the hamlet so they were
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
in minutes 780-723-5787 ready for use when needed. only residents were allowed into THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
Yellowhead County Fire
these areas. Residents were advised
while you wait... Department (YCFD) firefighting that evacuated livestock should not Mint Homes Ltd.
PASSPORT crews worked to control the fire return to the evacuation zones.
Following a further assessment
with provincial wildfire firefighting
The Weekly Anchor PHOTOS & MORE air and ground crews. from AB Wildfire, residents had the
Highway16 was opened to traffic
option to stay in the hamlet and
Professional Digital
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Passport System at just after midnight on Monday other nearby areas overnight but
remained on evacuation alert notice
morning when the firefighting
photos ready
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 in minutes... staging area moved off the highway during this time.
and closer to the hamlet, and the
Although winds remained and
highway was deemed safe for
temperatures and humidity levels
traffic. The evacuation order did not change, the efforts of the
remained in effect overnight. firefighting crews dramatically
Enforcement and protective services reduced the intensity of the fire,
remained in the evacuation zones allowing residents to continue to
overnight. stay at their properties again on
At 9:00 AM, Yellowhead County Monday night.
rescinded the evacuation order. On Tuesday morning, the status of
The Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
780-723-5787 Call for information 712-6788
Call for information 712-6788
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com This plan is very open and featurers a vaulted
Lovely Lita is looking for a soft,
kind, gentle soul to form a new ceiling .The kitchen has a island and the
bond with. Lita is a young white stacking washer and dryer are located on the
German Shepherd who comes to
EARS from a rough past. She’s main floor . The upper loft
looking to start over with someone For these plans
she can trust, a family who is calm, looks down to the foyer and
caring and gentle and a safe place living room below .
to call her own. Find out more
about how awesome Lita is on our
website EdsonAnimalRescue.com Member of National Home Warranty Program
under Adoptable Canines.
Sponsored by: Phone: 780-723-2330
Wills
Real Estate Fax: 780-723-5068
780-723-3245 Business Law Email: minthome@telusplanet.net
PAGE 4 MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MAY 27, 2019 PAGE 3
Wildfire gets extremely close to hamlet and rural homes
Quick reactions and smart thinking from first responders help get residents out of harm's way for Marlboro Fire
submitted Yellowhead County
Yellowhead County received the
first call regarding an out of control
fire at 4:23 PM MST on Sunday,
May 19, 2019.
The fire (Fire Number EWF-033)
originated south of Highway 16
near Range Road 195A and moved
north to Highway 16 where it
jumped the highway. The fire was
about 800-900 metres away from
the Hamlet of Marlboro boundaries.
Residents in the area were
evacuated quickly as a
precautionary measure. The
evacuation areas included the
Hamlet of Marlboro, Miller Lake
east and west subdivisions, and
Range Road 195A. Approximately
130 homes were part of the
evacuation zone where Yellowhead
County protective services officers
and RCMP did a door-to door
evacuation sweep. Evacuees were
requested to register at the reception
centre in Edson or call the evacuee
information phone line to register.
Yellowhead County declared a
Local State of Emergency at 18:54 Wildfire firefighters working to put out hot-spots near Marlboro that was threatening communities in the area on May 19.
MST for the Millers Lake and submitted
PASSPORT Marlboro area. Residents were allowed back into the wildfire was downgraded from emergency preparation kit ready at
Highway 16 and the CN rail line
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE PHOTOS & MORE was shut down. Alberta Wildfire the area but remained on evacuation 'Out of Control' to 'Being Held,' and all times. For a list of items that
Professional Digital firefighters and crews and alert notice in case there was a need the Yellowhead County Local State should be gathered for evacuation
Passport System Yellowhead County firefighters to evacuate again if the fire of Emergency was rescinded at 9:30 preparation, go to
Professional Digital photos ready worked to control the fire. A fire situation changed. This allowed AM, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca/evacp
Residents should have a 72-hour
rep
dozer guard was set up at Marlboro
residents to return to their
in minutes...
Passport System while Yellowhead County fire residences to access medications
photos ready The Weekly Anchor protection units and fire trucks were and other essential belongings.
Checkpoints remained in place as
deployed to the hamlet so they were
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
in minutes 780-723-5787 ready for use when needed. only residents were allowed into THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
Yellowhead County Fire
these areas. Residents were advised
while you wait... Department (YCFD) firefighting that evacuated livestock should not Mint Homes Ltd.
PASSPORT crews worked to control the fire return to the evacuation zones.
Following a further assessment
with provincial wildfire firefighting
The Weekly Anchor PHOTOS & MORE air and ground crews. from AB Wildfire, residents had the
Highway16 was opened to traffic
option to stay in the hamlet and
Professional Digital
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Passport System at just after midnight on Monday other nearby areas overnight but
remained on evacuation alert notice
morning when the firefighting
photos ready
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 in minutes... staging area moved off the highway during this time.
and closer to the hamlet, and the
Although winds remained and
highway was deemed safe for
temperatures and humidity levels
traffic. The evacuation order did not change, the efforts of the
remained in effect overnight. firefighting crews dramatically
Enforcement and protective services reduced the intensity of the fire,
remained in the evacuation zones allowing residents to continue to
overnight. stay at their properties again on
At 9:00 AM, Yellowhead County Monday night.
rescinded the evacuation order. On Tuesday morning, the status of
The Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
780-723-5787 Call for information 712-6788
Call for information 712-6788
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com This plan is very open and featurers a vaulted
Lovely Lita is looking for a soft,
kind, gentle soul to form a new ceiling .The kitchen has a island and the
bond with. Lita is a young white stacking washer and dryer are located on the
German Shepherd who comes to
EARS from a rough past. She’s main floor . The upper loft
looking to start over with someone For these plans
she can trust, a family who is calm, looks down to the foyer and
caring and gentle and a safe place living room below .
to call her own. Find out more
about how awesome Lita is on our
website EdsonAnimalRescue.com Member of National Home Warranty Program
under Adoptable Canines.
Sponsored by: Phone: 780-723-2330
Wills
Real Estate Fax: 780-723-5068
780-723-3245 Business Law Email: minthome@telusplanet.net
