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Posted: June 6, 2021 The Evacuation Order that had been issued yesterday for the Spruce Grove Campground & RV Resort in Fairmont Hot Springs has been downgraded to an Evacuation ALERT. “Overnight, the water levels continued to recede and today there is no longer flowing water through the campground and things are beginning to dry out,” said Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Information Officer Loree Duczek. Although the Order has been downgraded, access to the Resort is restricted to give the owners time to undertake the clean up and site assessments. Campers/leaseholders should ...

New evacuation alert issued as one partly rescinded

Posted: June 3, 2021 High Stream Flow Advisory issued for region The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is reminding residents about the need to be cautious around all waterways and prepared in the event of seasonal flooding as the warm temperatures this week have resulted in melting of the higher elevation snowpack. “We are expecting to see water levels rise as the high-elevation snowpack melts,” said RDEK Information Officer, Loree Duczek. “We encourage everyone to stay clear of creek banks and rivers during this spring run-off and urge anyone who lives in an area prone to sea...

Efforts continue to undertake debris removal

RDEK asks residents in Evacuation Alert area to remain aware