N Wt Fire News Today

A wildfire official says the town of Hay River will be at risk over the next few days with strong winds and high temperatures making a dangerous situation even worse.

Less than 12 hours after opening, a reception centre at the Leduc Recreation Centre reached capacity and evacuees are now being redirected to the Edmonton Expo Centre.

Leduc officials said they are unsure of how many people are being directed to the Leduc centre but will provide assistance to as many as they are able.

Leduc officials said they are unsure of how many people are being directed to the Leduc centre but will provide assistance to as many as they are able.