The BC River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) has upgraded its FLOOD WATCH to a FLOOD WARNING for the Kootenay River, including tributaries around Kootenay National Park,…
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Boil water notice for Fernie
In response to a ‘poor rating on the Turbidity Index the City of Fernie has issued a boil water notice (bwn) effective immediately. Due to an electrical failure at…
Self-fill sandbags in place with rainfall in forecast
With the potential for heavy rain through the early part of next week and the ongoing BC River Forecast Centre Flood Watch for the East…
Water Quality Advisory for Edgewater residents
With spring freshet underway, a Water Quality Advisory has been issued for the Edgewater Water System due to rising turbidity levels. The Regional District of…
Boil Water Notice for 13 ʔaq̓am homes
Due to high water levels, and pending issues with well water quality ʔaq̓am is issuing a boil water notice for 13 homes located in community….
Flood Watch in effect for Kimberley
The City of Kimberley is advising residents that a Flood Watch is currently in effect due to forecasted rainfall, combined with snowmelt, over the coming…
Invasive and noxious weed spraying to begin
Over the coming weeks, the City of Fernie’s contractor will be spraying invasive and noxious weeds in identified priority areas across the city. Invasive and…
Additional review proposed for Victoria Avenue changes
The City of Cranbrook contracts traffic engineering firms to design road safety improvement plans to be made and implemented each year as part of the…
Expect delays on national park highway this summer
Construction season is coming to Kootenay National Park (KNP) with bridge rehabilitation and culver repairs planned for Highway 93. As early as June 1, three…
High streamflow advisory for KNP
Due to the combination of high snowpack, warm temperatures and forecasted rain, many rivers and streams in Kootenay National Park (KNP) are flowing at higher-than-normal…