Residents impacted by the wildfire in the Lethbridge area are advised that the reception centre in Musgravetown has moved from Anthony Paddon Elementary school to the Salvation Army Citadel, 1 Islandview Drive, effective today.

Impacted residents need to register with the Canadian Red Cross on-site at the Salvation Army Citadel, or by calling 1-800-863-6582.

Canadian Red Cross, government officials and volunteers will continue to provide assistance to those impacted.

The Local Service District of Lethbridge and area (areas known locally as Oldford’s Hill to Southwest Bridge, as well as Forest Drive and Bayside Drive) was partially evacuated as a result of wildfire behaviour on Sunday, September 7.

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