Peace River Flood Alert: Evacuation Imminent

0:00It's April 23rd. You're listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news. Peace River in Northern Alberta dropped a flood alert Thursday afternoon at 4.49pm. Mountain time. Officials are warning residents to gear up for a possible evacuation on super short notice, because the heart river could flood any moment. The alert covers the south end from the highway to, bridge all the way to 104th Avenue, plus downtown and spots right by the river. Officers are getting told to top off their gas tanks, pack up key papers and meds, and have pets ready to roll. They're also saying steer clear of any waterways to stay safe. This town's about 385 km northwest of Edmonton, so it's way up there in the wilds. No evacuations ordered yet, but everyone's on high alert. Keep an eye on local updates and have your bags packed. Officers like this can shift fast out there.