Beyond Local

"We continue to collaborate with Parks Canada, and are focusing on the support of our staff and community during this very difficult time and while the wildfire remains classified as out of control."

Eleven day meditation event at the Weslock Meditation Center near Busby, was set to begin Aug. 1.

STARS ambulance has been dispatched to the scene

Witnesses have said there were about 200 people in the tent structure at the time.

Severe weather caused the tent collapse

The hospital was receiving patients from the Westlock Meditation Centre

Emergency services from multiple communities are responding

The perimeter encompasses most of the valley area from north of Maligne Lake Road down south past Horseshoe Lake

“We’re also out trying to look for any animals that were physically impacted by the fire and we have seen some that perished to the fire.”

Environment Canada forecasts temperatures in the mid-20s with a mix of sun and cloud plus a chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather will become sunny and clear for the remainder of the week with temperatures reaching around 30 C.