Evacuation Order
Evacuation Alert
There are no evacuation alerts
- If an Evacuation Alert is issued, there is a potential danger in the area. You may have to evacuate on short notice. You do not have to evacuate, but be ready to leave. You will be notified if you need to evacuate.
- If an Evacuation Order is issued for your area, you must leave now. It is not safe to stay. Follow instructions from emergency officials. Municipal emergency supports are only provided if an Evacuation Order is issued.
Updates
| June 9, 3:30 p.m. - Conklin Evacuation Alert Lifted |
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The Evacuation Alert for Conklin has been lifted. The Caribou Lake Wildfire LWF-090 is still classified as out of control, but Alberta Wildfire has made significant progress on containing it and has adequate resources, including crews, earth moving equipment, helicopters and air tankers working to suppress this wildfire. Any further growth of this fire is not anticipated to move towards the community of Conklin. This week, crews will begin removing structure protection sprinkler systems in the community.
Although the evacuation alert has been lifted, all residents should continue to keep informed and be prepared during wildfire season. Visit our emergency preparedness webpage for valuable tips.
Fire Ban remains in place A Fire Ban remains in place for the forest areas and communities within the entire Municipality. The fire bans apply to outside fires of any type throughout the region and includes:
The use of propane and natural gas appliances, such as barbecues and portable heaters, is allowed. Follow trusted sources of information Alberta Wildfire is the lead agency on responding, managing and sharing updates on wildfires in the forested area. Find up-to-date information on the status of wildfires in the region on Alberta Wildfire’s Interactive Map, the Lac La Biche Forest Area Wildfire Updates and the Alberta Wildfire App.
Before travelling, check 511 Alberta for highway updates. |
| June 4, 2025 - 4:30 p.m. Conklin Update |
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Lac La Biche County issued an evacuation order for southern Winefred Lake and Grist Lake this afternoon (June 4). Conklin is NOT under an evacuation order at this time. There is no immediate danger for the community from Caribou Lake Wildfire LWF-090. Alberta Wildfire has made good progress on suppression and containment efforts on the northern head and flanks of this wildfire. RMWB Regional Emergency Services has also worked with Alberta Wildfire to complete the installation of structure protection sprinkler systems in Conklin. An evacuation alert remains in effect for Conklin. There is no immediate danger for the community, but people in Conklin should be prepared to leave on short notice. Wildfire response Alberta Wildfire is leading the response and has crews, heavy equipment and helicopters working on the northwest side of the fire. Subscribe to receive Lac La Biche Forest Area Updates for the most recent updates on the fire. Smoke will continue to be present in the community Wildfire smoke can travel long distances and conditions can change quickly. A Special Air Quality Statement is in effect for Conklin. Anyone experiencing symptoms from the smoke should call Health Link at 811. To check where the smoke is coming from, visit firesmoke.ca
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| June 3, 2025 - 12 p.m. Conklin Update |
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The Caribou Lake Wildfire LWF-090 is approximately 17 km southeast of Conklin. There has been limited fire activity for the past few days and Alberta Wildfire has made good progress on suppression and containment efforts. The next update will be issued when there is new information to share. Crews worked overnight on the northwest side of the wildfire. Today, crews will focus on the north and south sides of the wildfire, which are the closest to infrastructure. More rain is expected today, which will help firefighters in suppression efforts. Fire activity is expected to be subdued again today with rain and colder temperatures in the forecast. An evacuation alert remains in effect. While there is no immediate danger for the community, people in Conklin should be prepared to leave on short notice. Wildfire response Regional Emergency Services has worked with Alberta Wildfire to install structure protection in the community. Structure protection is in place for cabins on the north side of Winefred Lake. Alberta Wildfire is leading the response and has crews, heavy equipment and helicopters working on the northwest side of the fire. Subscribe to receive Lac La Biche Forest Area Updates for the most recent updates on the fire. Smoke will continue to be present in the community Wildfire smoke can travel long distances and conditions can change quickly. A Special Air Quality Statement is in effect for Conklin. Anyone experiencing symptoms from the smoke should call Health Link at 811. To check where the smoke is coming from, visit firesmoke.ca
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| June 2, 2025 - 11:30 a.m. - Conklin Update |
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The Caribou Lake Wildfire LWF-090 remains approximately 17 km southeast of Conklin. Alberta Wildfire reported little fire growth due to yesterday’s rain and colder temperatures. Fire activity is expected to be subdued again today due to favourable weather conditions. An evacuation alert remains in effect. While there is no immediate danger for the community, people in Conklin should be prepared to leave on short notice. Wildfire response RMWB Regional Emergency Services is working with Alberta Wildfire to continue to install structure protection in the community. Alberta Wildfire also continues to install structure protection on cabins on the north side of Christina Lake. Please keep a safe distance from equipment and give crews room to work. Alberta Wildfire is leading the response and has crews, heavy equipment and helicopters working on the northwest side of the fire. Subscribe to receive Lac La Biche Forest Area Updates for the most recent updates on the fire. |
| June 1, 2025 - 11 a.m. - Conklin Update |
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The Caribou Lake Wildfire LWF-090 is approximately 17 km southeast of Conklin. Alberta Wildfire completed a more accurate assessment of the wildfire and now estimate the size is 61,151 hectares. The fire activity is expected to be subdued today with the rain and colder temperatures in the forecast. An evacuation alert remains in effect. While there is no immediate danger for the community, people in Conklin should be prepared to leave on short notice. Wildfire response Regional Emergency Services is working with Alberta Wildfire to continue to install structure protection in the community. Structure protection is in place for the cabins on the north side of Christina Lake. Conklin residents can expect to see crews working in the community today. Please keep a safe distance from equipment and give crews room to work. Alberta Wildfire is leading the response and has crews, heavy equipment and helicopters working on the northwest side of the fire. Subscribe to receive Lac La Biche Forest Area Updates for the most recent updates on the fire. Smoke will continue to be present in the community Wildfire smoke can travel long distances and conditions can change quickly. An Air Quality Warning continues to be in effect for Conklin. Anyone experiencing symptoms from the smoke should call Health Link at 811. To check where the smoke is coming from, visit firesmoke.ca. Wildfire smoke may reduce visibility. Before travelling, check 511 Alberta for the status of Hwy 881 and all highways in the province. |
| May 31, 2025 - 1:15 p.m. - Conklin Update |
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The Caribou Lake Wildfire LWF-090 experienced less extreme activity yesterday and is about 20 km southeast of Conklin. The wildfire danger remains extreme. Weather conditions and wind direction will vary today and may result in heightened fire activity. While there is no immediate danger for the community, people in Conklin should be prepared to leave on short notice. An evacuation alert remains in effect. Be prepared If you live in Conklin, register you and your family now through the MyAlberta Emergency Registration System (MAERS). If there is a need to issue an Evacuation Order, anyone that requires emergency accommodations and supports from the Municipality must register in-person at the Registration Centre. Additional details on the emergency supports available will be shared if an Evacuation Order is issued. At this time, there are no emergency supports available from the Municipality as there is not an Evacuation Order in place. Anyone choosing to leave Conklin now is responsible for coordinating their own accommodations, food and all arrangements. Wildfire response Regional Emergency Services is working with Alberta Wildfire to install structure protection in the community today. Two wildland fire crews and equipment, including a tanker and sprinkler protection unit are working in Conklin. Additional structure protection resources are also being brought into the community today. Alberta Wildfire had crews working on the north end of the wildfire overnight. Heavy equipment, helicopters and airtankers are working on this fire today. There is an air quality warning for the Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche Forest Area. Smoke is causing very poor air quality. Reduced visibility may impact driving conditions. For highway updates follow 511 Alberta. The Municipality is working closely with Alberta Wildfire, Conklin Resource Development Advisory Committee (CRDAC), industry and other partners to monitor the situation and protect the community. Subscribe to receive Lac La Biche Forest Area Updates for the most recent updates on the fire.
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| May 30, 2025 - 12 p.m. - Conklin Update |
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The Caribou Lake Wildfire LWF-090 continues to grow but has not moved any closer to Conklin, remaining approximately 25 kilometres southeast of the community. There is no immediate danger to the community, but people should be prepared to leave on short notice. An evacuation alert for Conklin remains in effect. Alberta Wildfire has crews, heavy equipment, helicopters and airtankers working on this fire. Alberta Wildfire is working alongside industry to protect infrastructure near wildfire LWF-090. RMWB Regional Emergency Services is working on structure protection plans in the community today with wildland fire crews and equipment, including a tanker and sprinkler protection units in Conklin. The Municipality continues to work closely with the Province, Conklin Resource Development Advisory Committee (CRDAC) and other partners, and we are ready to support all Conklin residents if the wildfire moves closer to the community and there is a need to evacuate. Everyone in Conklin that is registered in the Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR) with the Municipality has been safely accommodated and is being supported outside of the community.
Subscribe to receive Lac La Biche Forest Area Updates for the most recent updates on the fire. People in Conklin are advised to:
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| May 29, 2025, 1:30 p.m. - Evacuation Alert: Conklin |
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An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Conklin due to the potential of the nearby wildfire LWF090 spreading towards the community. If you are in the Conklin area stay alert and follow instructions from emergency officials.
At this time an Evacuation Order has not been issued. This is an alert/warning for residents in the affected area to be ready to leave on short notice.
The Municipality is working closely with Alberta Wildfire, Conklin Resource Development Advisory Committee (CRDAC), industry and other partners to monitor the situation and protect the community.
Everyone in Conklin is advised to:
Register now Be prepared. Register your family now through the MyAlberta Emergency Registration System (MAERS)
Emergency supports will be provided if an Evacuation Order issued As this is an Evacuation Alert/warning, there are no emergency supports available from the Municipality at this time. Anyone choosing to leave Conklin now, is responsible for coordinating their own accommodations, food and all arrangements.
If an Evacuation Order is issued and community members must leave the Conklin area, the Municipality will provide emergency accommodations and transportation. To receive Municipal emergency supports, evacuees must register in-person at a Registration Centre. Additional details on the emergency supports available will be shared if an Evacuation Order is issued. |
The wildfire danger remains extreme, but weather conditions and wind direction are expected to be slightly more favourable today.
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- Supports during an evacuation
- Registration Centres
- Highway Updates
- Wildfire/Safety Resources
- Mental Health Support Services
- Air Quality
Supports During an Evacuation
Residents are encouraged to be prepared and resilient during emergencies. Plan ahead. Check your insurance policy; have an emergency plan and an emergency kit with essential items to sustain you and your family for at least 72 hours.
Registration Centres
If an evacuation order is issued, Emergency Social Services (ESS) will activate a Registration Centre to assist people who need essential services like food, lodging, and basic needs. Instructions for evacuees will be published on the municipal website and municipal social media channels @RMWoodBuffalo .
During an emergency, it is crucial to follow trusted information sources such as RMWB.ca and Alberta Wildfire. Follow official municipal social media channels @rmwoodbuffalo . For trusted and recent wildfire information, download the Alberta Wildfire App or visit www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status.
Registering during an evacuation/incident
- In-person registration: If you need support such as food, lodging, and other basic needs, you must report in-person to a Registration Centre. Residents who are unable to evacuate on their own, and who do not have a full-time caregiver, should consider signing up for the Vulnerable Persons Registry.
- Self-registration: If you do not require Municipally provided ESS services, you can self-register through MAERS My Alberta Emergency Registration System. This allows you to remain eligible for services until the incident ends.
Learn more about Emergency Social Services
Highway Updates
Wildfire smoke can affect visibility driving and highway conditions can change quickly. 511 Alberta provides up-to-date information on the status of Highway 63, 881 and all highways in the province. Before travelling on Highway 63 or 881, check 511 Alberta's website or mobile app. Stay informed, plan ahead and drive safely.
Wildfire/Safety Resources
Safety Checklist
- Arrange with neighbours to advise one another of an emergency notification
- Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit
- Make an emergency plan for your household
- If evacuating due to wildfire, or if smoke is present, close all windows
- Keep all combustibles at least 1.5 metres away from your home and propane tanks and woodpiles at least 10 metres away
- Move all unused patio furniture to a shed or safe storage facility
- Take other proactive steps to prepare households and properties. View more FireSmart tips at home
Information Resources
- For the most up-to-date information on provincial fire advisories and restrictions, download the Alberta Wildfire App or visit albertafirebans.ca.
- To report a fire in the forested area, call 310-FIRE (3473).
- Stay informed by following official and trusted channels such as RMWB.ca and Municipal X.com or Facebook.
- Download the Alberta Emergency Alerts App
- Follow local media sources. For wildfire updates visit: Alberta Wildfire Updates
- For questions or further information, please call Pulse at 780-743-7000 or 1-800-973-9663.
Mental Health Support Services
People may experience a wide range of emotions and reactions to incidents in the region. There are many local and professional mental health resources available for anyone who needs support. A quick reference list is available below. There are other supports not included in this list as well.
- Health Link (free nurse advice and general health information for Albertans: 8-1-1 (24/7)
- Some Other Solutions Crisis Line: 780-743-4357
- Mental Health Helpline: Offers help for mental health concerns for Albertans: 1-877-303-2642 (24/7)
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8 (24/7)
Air Quality
During periods of increased smoke activity, stay indoors as much as possible and keep windows and doors closed. For up-to-date information on air quality and smoke in the region, visit wbea.org or firesmoke.ca.