Weather aids in ending evacuation alert for Waterton Lakes National Park
WATERTON, Alta. — Significant rainfall on Monday was enough to lift an evacuation alert sparked by a wildfire near Waterton Lakes National Park in southwestern Alberta.
Parks Canada spokesman John Stoesser says the area received 32 millimetres of rain, which is sufficient to rescind the alert that was issued last week.
“It absolutely is very nice to hear the sound of raindrops coming down. It helps immensely,” said Stoesser.
“Enough has fallen for Parks Canada to be able to lift the evacuation alert which was issued for Waterton Lakes National Park.”