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City closes access to lake parks, trails for safety
The City of Cranbrook has closed both Idlewild Park (pictured above) and Elizabeth Lake to all public access Sunday until further notice in order to reduce the risk of wildfire in the city.
The closure is being done in order to remain consistent with the backcountry closure implemented on Saturday throughout the entire Rocky Mountain Forest District. Access to the NorthStar Rails-to-Trails, the Cranbrook-to-Wardner Destination Trail (Chief Isadore) and the city’s Spray Irrigation property was closed on Saturday as well.
All Crown land around the City of Cranbrook is closed to public access including the Community Forest and South Star. If you see people accessing Crown land, you are asked to contact the provincial RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP) to report it.
For information on the backcountry ban, please visit the BC Wildfire Service website.
The City of Cranbrook appreciates the understanding of our residents and visitors during these closures.
City of Cranbrook
