It is with deep regret I inform you of a devastating forest fire which has spread out of control and ravaged our community. Our city is currently being evacuated and we will be implementing our Business Continuity Plan once we have ensured the safety of persons in the community.
At this time I can confirm all local AP staff are safely out of the city and either in a local camp or on the highway driving to Edmonton.
The plant is a safe distance from the city and is not currently at risk. Syncrude is operating at minimal staffing.
The immediate impact to BPC, will be to invoice processing due to suspended mail service and also to the volume of invoice approvals as staff are absent from the workplace.
I will provide an update tomorrow, when we have more information. Please keep our community in your prayers.