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High water alert lifted in Cypress County

Apr 19, 2018 | 5:29 PM

CYPRESS COUNTY, AB — The high water alert for Cypress County has ended.

Alberta Emergency Alert posted a message at 4:42 p.m. on Thursday, indicating the alert is no longer in effect.

The alert was issued on Wednesday due to a high flow rate in the Bullshead and Seven Persons Creeks, which led to concerns about overland flooding in low-lying areas.

The city has closed several trails near the creek as a precaution, including including the Kin Coulee south tunnel, Dunmore Road, Scholten Hill and Highway 41A. There is no word yet if the closures in the city will be lifted.

Residents are still advised to be careful and stay a safe distance from the banks of any waterways.

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