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Rosen Lake most disturbed in region
Thanks to the most shoreline disturbance, Rosen Lake at Jaffray is the most disturbed lake in the East Kootenay. Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) directors August 3 received a report from Heather Leschied of the East Kootenay Integrated Lake … > Read More
Wasa Lake safe for swimming again
Water samples Interior Health collected from the Provincial Park’s public beaches on Wasa Lake show the water is now satisfactory and within the guidelines for Recreational Water Quality. The public beaches are safe for swimming. Interior Health will continue to … > Read More
Wasa Lake boat launches re-open
Due to receding water levels at Wasa Lake, BC Parks will be re-opening the boat launches. “We have been talking with BC Parks and this week it was decided the boat launches would re-open,” explains Melody Munro, acting Information Officer. … > Read More
Wasa Lake flooding update
The worst appears to be over at Wasa Lake. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) reports that the water level in Wasa Lake has dropped by three to five inches since Friday (July 6). “Forestry crews remain in the … > Read More
The Wet Kootenay
It doesn’t matter where in the East Kootenay you lay your head at night, the odds high are that it is soggy outside. Thanks to seemingly non-stop rain the past month, as well as a later-than-usual snowpack melt, the region’s … > Read More
Another day of rising water in Wasa
Boat launches closed Water levels rose another six inches on Wasa Lake yesterday (June 28) and with the Canada Day long weekend looming, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is seeking the public’s cooperation in keeping boats off the … > Read More
IH issues Wasa Lake flood advisory re: food and water safety
Recent heavy rainfall and increased snow melt has caused Wasa Lake to rise. High water is creating potential risks to area wells and sewage disposal systems. Interior Health (IH) is advising residents and visitors to Wasa Lake to take steps … > Read More
Rains and freshette cause flooding at Wasa
The following are images of the rising waters of Wasa Lake and the Kootenay River, caused by recent heavy rains and the seasonal freshette. Please see our accompanying story for more information. Ian Cobb/e-KNOW
Sandbagging begins in Wasa
Sand and sandbags are being loaded and readied for delivery to Wasa as Wasa Lake continues to rise in the midst of heavy rain. “The RDEK will be delivering sand and sandbags to the Wasa Community Hall this evening for … > Read More
