Image Credit: Regional District of Fraser-Fort George

By Dave Barry

Landslide watch

Valemount increasing water restrictions due to landslide threat

Aug 2, 2021 | 9:07 AM

VALEMOUNT — The public is still advised to stay away near the Swift Creek area.

The Village of Valemount and the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George said the landslide remains active and conditions may change suddenly.

Valemount sources its water for the community water system through Swift Creek. The village stated it’s important to be aware that the water source could be vulnerable to a slide. Anyone who relies on the Village of Valemount water system is asked to consider alternative water sources in the event the water system is unavailable.

The village will increase its water restrictions to level three effective 12:01 a.m. on Monday (Aug. 2).

Elsewhere, Trail No. 6, and all trails leading to Trail No. 6, along Swift Creek, to and from the Valemount Bike Park is closed.

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An evacuation alert was issued by both the village and the regional district on July 31. Valemount residents can sign up for alerts here and Regional District of Fraser-Fort George residents can sign up for alerts here.