Claresholm businesses evacuated because of ammonia leak

The Town of Claresholm declared a state of emergency on Thursday afternoon after a business in the community reported a hazardous chemical leak. Claresholm Fire Chief Sean Kelly told CTV News the leak occurred in a tank at El Molino Foods, at 1 Alberta Road. Five other businesses were also evacuated. The Claresholm Fire Department was called to the scene and made the call to bring in a hazardous materials team to help with the incident. The initial emergency alert was issued at 1:36 p.m. and upg