Residents of Peerless Lake and Trout Lake must remain evacuated as wildfires near both communities continue to burn out of control.

The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council issued an updated Alberta Emergency Alert at 12:46 p.m. on June 3, confirming that there is still no timeline for re-entry.

The evacuation order remains in place for all affected areas within the Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17, and no unauthorized individuals will be permitted to return until the order is officially lifted.

This is the final updatEvacuation ongoing for Peerless Lake & Trout Lakee that will be issued through Alberta Emergency Alert. Moving forward, all updates regarding the evacuation status — including when it will be safe to return — will come directly from the Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council.

Residents are advised to stay connected with Tribal Council officials for the most accurate and timely information.

Evacuation order remains for Peerless Lake, Trout Lake

May 30

An Alberta Emergency Alert issued by the Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council confirms that wildfires near Peerless Lake and Trout Lake remain out of control, and residents must continue to stay evacuated.

The mandatory evacuation order, affecting areas within Opportunity No. 17, remains in effect with no current timeline for re-entry. This update was issued May 30 at 10:45 a.m.

Residents are urged to remain out of the area until it is declared safe. The Tribal Council will provide further updates and notify the community when it is safe to return home.

For the latest information, residents should stay tuned to local media, officials from the Tribal Council, and Alberta Emergency Alert. Updates are available at www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert.