Claresholm Fire Dept

The new garbage program will begin the week of Dec 11. New bins being delivered. Store your bins with the lid closed. Do not use the bins prior to Dec 11. Check with neighbours to see if they need help. Questions? Contact the Town Office. #Claresholm @local_press

FIRE BAN AND OHV RESTRICTION IS NOW IN EFFECT! A Fire Ban and OHV Restriction is now in effect within the Forest Protection Area of Alberta due to extreme fire danger. For more details see the Calgary Forest Area Update at loom.ly/gDDkgQ4

Nov 2 9:50am in #Claresholm #snow is heavy with strong #winds #abstorm very very icy. This is Highway 2 southbound @511Alberta @770CHQR @CityNews660 @weathernetwork @HouckisPokisewx @CTVLethbridge @GlobalCalgary

Hwy2 between Nanton & Granum, poor visibility due to strong winds and blowing snow. Slippery road conditions. Consider postponing travel until conditions improve. (11:07am) #ABRoads

Getting ready for our mock disaster!! #claresholm #disaster #getready #2022

#DYK applying #FireSmart principles to your deck can help protect your home from wildfire? Avoid storing anything under your deck and keep it clear of debris or firewood. Aim for a 1.5 metre combustible-free zone around your home. Follow @FireSmartAB for more tips.

It’s worth repeating… and adding that, no matter it’s age, if your gear is dirty - WASH it!

A fire ban is now in effect for the southern part of the Calgary Forest Area, due to hot and dry conditions. The rest of the forest area and part of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area are under a fire restriction. For more information check albertafirebans.ca. #ABWildfire

Effective immediately, the Town of Claresholm has moved to a full FIRE BAN. Please see the attached order for more details.

As of Noon today, Town of Claresholm will be under a Fire Advisory. @ClaresholmFire @ClaresholmTown @local_press

Congratulations to all the firefighters that completed the NFPA 1002 Pumper Course this past weekend! We now have 13 new certified pump and engine operators serving the citizens of the MD of Willow Creek. Special thanks to WCES staff who facilitated this training. #WCES

#Claresholm Town Council is pleased to have their first open house since Feb 2020! First Open House for the new Council elected October 2021. We are happy to invite everyone to come visit & see the new Town Office opened in April 2021. @local_press @crjzimmer @roysplacerest

The rain in #Claresholm is lovely this morning! @weathernetwork @770CHQR @CityNews660 @GlobalLeth #abstorm #Alberta @HouckisPokisewx @CTVLethbridge

Health is physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Seeking help as soon as you identify an issue is extremely important for your wellbeing. #ABEMS, #PTSDawarenessday

A report from #RCMP say man from #CrowsnestPass found by man and 11 year-old son in #PorcupineHills near #Claresholm... prairiepost.com/alberta/2022/0… @ClaresholmTown @Crowsnest_Pass @willowcreek26 @RCMPAlberta

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads from all of us at Claresholm Fire!

The Alberta Emergency Alert for the Highway 519 collision has been cancelled. Please be cautious of crews and equipment working to complete clean up the scene. The M.D. of Willow Creek Incident Command Post has been deactivated. #MDofWillowCreek #bereadyforanything

A serious motor vehicle collision has occurred on Highway 519 near Range Road 254 - Highway 519 has been closed. The public have been asked to detour using Highway 3, Highway 23 and Highway 520. Emergency response is on scene. More details here: loom.ly/R8W0f7Y

Well...wasn't that a rain!! Alberta Environment reports that the following rivers and basin have been downgraded to a "High Streamflow Advisory": The Waterton River, the Belly River and the Willow Creek Basin Learn more: loom.ly/xc5zWv8 #MDofWillowCreek #rain

As heavy rain persists, our staff continue to monitor conditions throughout the municipality. As of 1:15pm today the Waterton River, Belly River and Willow Creek basin are under high flow advisories. Please visit our Facebook page for more information.