Listen Live
Listen Live

Update: Ammonia Leak at Claresholm now clear

UPDATE: The emergency situation has now ended and the all-clear has been given by officials. ~ Pat

——————————————————————————

The Town of Claresholm has declared a state of local emergency in response to a small ammonia leak at El Molino Foods on #1 Alberta Road.

People in Claresholm are asked to avoid that area and to be prepared for a possible evacuation.

An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued around 1:30 pm Thursday (Aug 22) in response to a hazardous chemicals advisory.

El Molino Foods is an importer and distributor of Mexican food.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
- Advertisement -

cjoc Now playing play

ckbd Now playing play

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Lethbridge rental prices rise higher then those in Edmonton: report

The cost of rent in Lethbridge is higher than the cost of rent in Alberta’s capital city, according to the latest National Rent Report for Urbanation and Rentals.ca. 

Kidney Walk happening in Lethbridge later this month

At the end of the month members of the Lethbridge community are invited to come together to raise funds and awareness about organ donation during the Lethbridge Kidney Walk. 

Taber to host national handgun competition in July

Over the next three months, Alberta will be welcoming 12 major sporting events to the province, including the IPSC Canadian Handgun Nationals July 28 to Aug. 3 in Taber. 

More measles cases confirmed in southern Alberta

More measles cases have been reported in southern Alberta, prompting an advisory from Alberta Health Services.

UPDATE: Man wanted in connection with alleged sexual assault investigation

Lethbridge Police need your help to locate 26-year-old Terrance Cooper Dayne Many Grey Horses wanted in connection with an ongoing and alleged sexual assault investigation. 
- Advertisement -