Thousands of people in west-central Alberta evacuated more than one week ago won’t be allowed to return for at least another week.
Residents of Brazeau County, including 7,200 residents of the town of Drayton Valley, were evacuated from their homes on May 4. A notice from the county issued Thursday evening said there is no concrete date for their return in sight.
Brazeau County is the latest Alberta community to warn residents that mandatory evacuation orders may stay in place for days or weeks longer due to the loss of critical infrastructure or the potential hazards posed by encroaching flames.
Officials have no choice but
