Article content The RMWB says the risk of flooding this year has ended, with ice jams no longer creating a flood risk along the Clearwater and Athabasca Rivers. But, the municipality is still asking people to stay away from riverbanks and use caution near rivers. Fast moving water is still dangerous to people, even if the flood risk is no longer severe. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Flood risk to RMWB subsides, ending this year's flood season Back to video “Protection of life and property will always be the top priority and although this year we experienced more of a thermal breakup, flooding caused by ice jams is impossible to predict and we need to be prepared every spring,” said Matthew Hough, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, in a statement. “We are already in the process of reviewing our river breakup preparedness plan so we can improve efficiencies, reduce inconveniences and begin planning for next year.”