June 3

Wildfires in the Swan Hills area remain out of control, and all residents are still under a mandatory evacuation order with no timeline yet for re-entry.

The Town of Swan Hills issued an updated Alberta Emergency Alert at 10:50 a.m. on June 3, confirming that conditions have not improved enough to allow residents to return. The evacuation order, first issued May 28, remains fully in effect for the entire community.

Evacuees are encouraged to register at the reception centre located at the Allan and Jean Miller Centre in Whitecourt. Those who are not travelling to Whitecourt are asked to call 780-778-3637 to register by phone.

The town will advise residents directly when it is safe to return. Until then, officials are urging everyone to stay informed by following local media, the Town of Swan Hills, and Alberta Emergency Alert for further updates.

For more information and ongoing updates, visit townofswanhills.com and Alberta Emergency Alert.

Evacuation order remains for Swan Hills wildfire

May 31

The Town of Swan Hills has issued an updated Alberta Emergency Alert confirming that wildfires in the area remain out of control and the mandatory evacuation order is still in place.

All residents must remain evacuated, with no current timeline for re-entry. This latest update was issued May 30 at 11:05 a.m.

Evacuees are encouraged to register at the reception centre located at the Allan and Jean Miller Centre in Whitecourt. Those who are not heading to Whitecourt are asked to call 780-778-3637 to register.

The Town of Swan Hills will notify residents when it is safe to return. In the meantime, residents are advised to stay tuned to local media, officials from the town, and Alberta Emergency Alert for ongoing updates.

For additional information, visit Town of Swan Hills and Alberta Emergency Alert.