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State of Local Emergency lifted in Fairmont

Effective 4 p.m. today (July 3), the State of Local Emergency in Fairmont Hot Springs has been lifted. “We have restored sufficient capacity within the…

Financial help available for those affected by flooding

Emergency Management BC (EMBC) has authorized disaster financial assistance (DFA) for those who experienced damage as a result of the flooding and debris flows triggered…

Fairmont Creek Evacuation Alert rescinded

The Evacuation Alert for Fairmont Creek in Fairmont Hot Springs has been rescinded. Residents along Fairmont Creek were evacuated on May 31 following a major…

Area F Director reflects on recent emergencies

Two and a half weeks ago as a heavy rain event unleashed its fury on the East Kootenay, Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral…

Evacuation Alert rescinded for Cold Spring Creek

The Evacuation Alert has been RESCINDED for the Cold Spring Creek area in Fairmont Hot Springs. The alert had been in place since May 31…

RDEK provides recent water woes updates

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) last night declared a State of Local Emergency in Windermere due to rising water levels on Windermere Creek…

Clean-up crews making progress at Fairmont

A massive clean-up effort remains underway in Fairmont Hot Springs as the magnitude of last Sunday’s debris flow is becoming clearer. Cold Spring Creek debris…

Fairmont Creek evacuation order downgraded to alert

Cold Spring Creek Alert remains in place Based on the recommendations of the geomorphologist, the evacuation ORDER for Fairmont Creek has been downgraded to an…

FCA reminds of continued dangers from flooding

The Fairmont Community Association (FCA) this morning (June 2) issued an urgent message to residents of Fairmont Hot Springs, stressing continued dangers from flooding. “Fairmont…