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MD of Bighorn wildfire in an area of mostly grazing and pasture lands with a scattering of ranches, farms and acreages

Mountain View County, Red Deer County and most of the urban centres within their geographical boundaries are included in tornado watch

Anyone seeking permission to enter area due to livestock assistance or to access oil and gas sites asked to call MD

Ban imposed as MD of Bighorn wildfire west of Water Valley may require additional support amid continuing dry conditions

Road blocks have been established by RCMP on Highway 579, Highway 40, and at the Burnt Timber Gas Plant.

Unaffected Mountain View County providing Tuesday鈥檚 wildfire evacuees help

"There is an out-of-control wildfire approximately 25 kilometres west of Water Valley. All persons in the area closure need to evacuate immediately."

Moment of silence held for rodeo friend and past competitor Bryn Theissen who died Jan. 16 at the age of 63

All current fire and firework permits are cancelled and no new fire or firework permits will be issued until the fire restriction has been lifted

Mountain View County collected $27,236,554 in advance of the June 28, 2024 deadline and $26,635,718 in the same period in 2023