http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/xml.rss ApPHP MicroCMS feed description en-us (c) copyright 2011-05-31T11:58:11+02:00 ApPHP ApPHP MicroCMS feed subject http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=22 Current Wildfires and Hazard Update: Wildfire updates will be provided daily at 7:00 pm or sooner if the situation changes. / In the Lesser Slave Area the fire hazard is VERY HIGH to EXTREME. Please use extreme caution when working or playing in the forest. In anticipation of new wilfire starts, additional firefighters and firefighting resources will be put on alert. - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS - Sustainable Resource Development would like to welcome residents back to the Slave Lake. Residents... http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=22 http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=21 Wildfire Update ASRD - May 27- 7AM - Please call 310-4455 toll free for information on wildfires, evacuations, road closures and fire bans. - What can you expect to see or smell when you return home? You will see smouldering fires and firefighters working near homes. - These fires are contained, what does that mean? Although you will see smouldering spots in the area, the fire boundaries aren't expected to grow. Firefighters are monitoring these areas and are working to extinguish these spots. - Use... http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=21 http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=20 Current Hazard Level is: Very High for the Lesser Slave Lake region - Fire Updates include: The Slave Lake Fire; This wildfire is 100 per cent contained meaning it has received sufficient firefighting action and will not grow. Fire fighters are working on the smouldering hot spots throughout the fire. It remains 4,559 hectares in size. The South Shore Fire; the visible smoke today, was from areas that were well within the fire boundary. Crews are working in the Widewater area to cool smouldering hotspots.... http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=20 http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=19 Alberta-wide fire ban lifted, effective May 26, 2011 You may now burn a regulation size fire pit at Spruce Point Park. Edmonton... Precipitation in much of Alberta has reduced the wildfire hazard in many areas. As a result, the number of wildfires in Alberta has dropped, reducing some pressure on provincial firefighting resources, allowing the Alberta government to lift the province-wide fire ban. Municipal fire bans and some provincial park fire bans may still be in effect, so Albertans are... http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=19 http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=18 Municipal District of Big Lakes has received calls regarding ignited (lit) burning barrels. MD residents are to be advised there will be no warnings issued under any circumstances, fine is $5000. MD of Big Lakes Fire Chief has distributed this notice through Spruce Point Park Association, Hamlet of Kinuso Office, May 22, 2011. Know that MD personnel are now patrolling, looking for burning... http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=18 http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=17 Effective May 165, 2011 there is a PROVINCE WIDE BAN on all fires and burning in Alberta. This includes campfires, and open flame outdoor cook stoves, and wood burning stoves that do not have proper spark screens installed. PLEASE do not start any fires within Spruce Point Park until the Province Wide Ban on fires is lifted. Thank you for your... http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=17 http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=16 Highway 88 is currently closed south of Red Earth Creek between the junctions of Highway 750 to Highway 986. Highway 88 is also closed from Highway 2 to Highway 754. Highway 2 is closed east of Slave Lake between Slave Lake to Mitsue. SWF60 (located in Poplar Estates east of Slave Lake) This wildfire is burning out of control and has burned approximately 200 hectares. Homes have been evacuated in Poplar Estates, Winkler Estates and along the Old Smith Highway. The residents are safe and have taken... http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=16 http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=15 The wildfire hazard for tomorrow (May 14, 2011) is EXTREME. The forecast is calling for warm temperatures and very strong winds. Winds will be from the south east 40 km/hr gusting up to 60 km/hr. Please be extremely cautious when working or playing in the forest as dry grass can ignite easily and turn into a fast moving wildfire. Fire permits are not being issued at this time and until precipitation is received, we urge you to delay all burning projects. To report a wildfire call... http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=15 http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=14 Wind warning for today (Thursday) and continuing into the weekend. Extreme Fire Potential due to forecaster high winds. Please be extremely cautious when working or playing in the forest as dry grass can ignite easily and turn into a fast moving wildfire. Until precipitation is received, please delay all burning projects. Since April 1 The Lesser Slave Area has recorded 39 wildfires, which have burned 143 hectares. As of 6 pm today, two are out of control, one under control, one being held and 32 have... http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=14 http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=13 This year's Annual Meeting brought four (4) new Directors to the Board of Directors for Spruce Point Park. Three Directors on for a three (3) Year term are: Catherine Pearen Dan Schmode Corine Willier There was also a resignation from a 3rd Year Director, creating a one (1) year position to filled by vote at the Annual Meeting. By vote and replacing the 3rd Year position on The Board, after receiving Marie Savoie's resignation, was; Dean... http://camping.sprucepointpark.ca/index.php?page=news&nid=13