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Northern Alberta Wildfires Information (last updated: June 19, 2019)
We at CPSA extend our sympathy and support to those whose families, friends, homes or businesses have been affected by the wildfires in Northern Alberta and surrounding areas.
Patients: The Northwest Health Centre in High Level is open, with all emergency, laboratory, X-ray, mental health and community health departments open.
For health advice or information on health services, including mental health services, call Health Link at 811 or 1-866-408-5465. AHS has mental health supports and resources for those impacted by the Alberta wildfires. Visit ahs.ca/wildfire or call the Mental Health Line 24/7 at 1-877-303-2642.
Physicians: Where practise advice is required, please call our 24/7 wildfire emergency line toll-free at 1-888-729-4393 or email info@cpsa.ab.ca.
The latest wildfire emergency updates can be found through the Government of Alberta’s Active Emergency Updates website and through the AHS Wildfire Resource website.
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- Northern Alberta Wildfires Information – June 19, 2019 (6/19/2019)
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- Upcoming Hearing: Dr. Mancho Ng, July 10, 2019 (6/7/2019)
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