FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2018 1:00pm –– The Wildfire near Passburg is responding well to air and helitack suppression. The fire is now Being Held and Municipal fire crews are standing down.
Forestry air and helitack crews will remain on scene until the fire is completely out.
The Evacuation Alert for Passburg Drive residents has been lifted.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2018 11:25am –– A new wildfire has been discovered approximately 5-10 km north east of the Crowsnest Pass on the south facing slope of the Livingstone Range.
AN EVACUATION ALERT has been issued as a precaution for residents of Passburg Drive. At this time, the fire is NOT moving toward those homes.
Forestry crews have been dispatched to the area.
As the area is remote, air support is being mobilized; Forestry and Municipal ground crews are on standby to support as needed.
The Municipality will continue to closely monitor this situation and provide updates as necessary.
Mayor Painter and Council for the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass are pleased to announce that Patrick Thomas has accepted the position of Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality. Patrick commenced his employment in the position of Director of Development, Engineering, and Operations with the Municipality in April 2014 and was appointed as the Acting Chief Administrative Officer in July 2017. His prior working background was with the City of Leduc and the private industry in the area of geotechnical, materials and environmental engineering. Patrick’s professional background includes a designation as a Professional Engineer and a Certified Local Government Manager.
Please join us in welcoming Patrick to his new position!