June 27, Pennywise – Castlegar, Slocan Valley
Total coverage of the City of Castlegar, Genelle, South Slocan, Crescent Valley, Thrums, Slocan Park, Winlaw and Slocan.
Total coverage of the City of Castlegar, Genelle, South Slocan, Crescent Valley, Thrums, Slocan Park, Winlaw and Slocan.
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Freshet season to last until late July<br />
With a significant amount of mountain snow pack still remaining,<br />
according to the BC Ministry of Forests <strong>–</strong> River Forecast Centre, residents<br />
of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) can expect<br />
freshet season to be extended to late July. The snow pack is snow on the<br />
ground in mountainous areas that persists until the arrival of warmer<br />
weather. Across the province the average snow pack is well above normal.<br />
Typically by this time of year, three quarters of the accumulated<br />
snow pack has melted; however, due to the abnormally cooler temperatures<br />
throughout April and May it has been delayed. Currently, the<br />
average snow pack in BC is 198% of normal, while in the West Kootenay<br />
region, which includes the entire RDCK, snow pack is at 215% of<br />
normal. This number indicates a continued enhanced risk from snowmelt<br />
related flooding, especially in combination with heavy rain.<br />
The RDCK remains under a High Streamflow Advisory. Earlier this<br />
week the BC River Forecast Centre downgraded the advisory from a<br />
Flood Watch Advisory. Most rivers, streams and creeks have risen to<br />
normal or above normal levels and are extremely vulnerable to heavy<br />
rainfall events. Residents are reminded to exercise extreme caution<br />
around rivers and creeks.<br />
Kootenay Lake is currently at 1751.45 ft. (533.84 metres) at Queen’s<br />
Bay. FortisBC has advised all residents that the lake level still has the<br />
potential to exceed 1752 feet. Go to www.fortisbc.com/lakelevel to<br />
access the hourly updated Kootenay Lake level.<br />
Environment Canada forecasts unsettled weather conditions<br />
throughout the RDCK over the next week with no sign of an extended<br />
heat event. However, a significant change in the forecast or thunderstorms<br />
along with heavy rainfall could result in localized floods. There<br />
are currently no Evacuation Alerts or Orders in the RDCK. On Tuesday,<br />
<strong>June</strong> 14 the RDCK removed the Evacuation Alert for the community<br />
of Six Mile near Nelson BC, as the risk of damage to the Duhamel<br />
Creek Orphan Dike structure has diminished.<br />
RDCK<br />
612 Lakeside Dr., Nelson • 250-352-2202<br />
bearsbrandsource@shaw.ca<br />
bearsbrandsource.ca<br />
Emergency Preparedness Resources:<br />
Provincial resources to prepare or recover from a disaster:<br />
https://tinyurl.com/8k92urh6<br />
The RDCK is also an important resource for all businesses<br />
and residents in case of emergency.<br />
Go to www.rdck.ca/eocinfo in order to<br />
• Sign up for RDCK Emergency Notification System<br />
• Learn about current evacuation alerts, orders and<br />
rescinds. (You can also call 250-352-7701)<br />
• Learn tips and find local contact information<br />
Flooding<br />
• Report flooding or any new hazards to the 24-hour tollfree<br />
provincial emergency number at 1-800-663-3456.<br />
• Follow the BC River Forecast Centre for flood warning<br />
and advisories http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca<br />
• Kootenay Lake Level Monitoring www.fortisbc.com<br />
(choose the “In your community” tab)<br />
Public Weather Alerts for BC<br />
https://weather.gc.ca<br />
Fortis BC Outage Map<br />
https://outages.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847<br />
BC Hydro Outage Map<br />
www.bchydro.com/power-outages or call 1-800-224-9376<br />
Nelson Hydro 1-877-324-9376<br />
Highway Closures and Road Conditions<br />
https://drivebc.ca<br />
Report a Highway Hazard:<br />
Yellowhead Road and Bridge (YRB) 1-888-630-1420<br />
Report a Wildfire: 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone<br />
CLIP & SAVE<br />
Services Services Services Services Notices Page<br />
General Services<br />
General Services<br />
Gardening/Landscaping<br />
Gardening/Landscaping<br />
Gardening/Landscaping<br />
RBT ACCOUNTING SERVICES:<br />
Accepting New Clients. Bookkeeping,<br />
Personal and Corporate Taxes,<br />
GST, Payroll and Other Services.<br />
Call 250-354-7107 or email<br />
rbtcpa@outlook.com<br />
RUBBISH REMOVAL & RECY-<br />
CLE, LAWN MAINTENANCE,<br />
estate removal, gutter cleaning/<br />
sealing, moving, deliveries, building<br />
demolition. 250-231-9397.<br />
SERVING ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL<br />
NEEDS in Nelson, Kaslo and Area.<br />
AINSLO ELECTRIC LTD. Fully Licenced,<br />
Bonded & Insured. Residential,<br />
Commercial, Industrial. Technical<br />
Safety BC Licence # LEL0211358.<br />
Give us a call at 250-353-1888.<br />
Available 24/7.<br />
TOPSOIL, GRAVEL, SAND AND<br />
DRAIN ROCK: Can deliver or you<br />
pickup. 250-357-0080, 250-777-<br />
4441, cell.<br />
TREE SERVICE: Certified, Licensed,<br />
Insured. Pruning to removal of<br />
hazardous trees. Free Estimates.<br />
250-505-6114, www.fallguy.ca<br />
VALHALLA SEPTIC SERVICES<br />
LTD.: Fully insured for all your<br />
residential and commercial septic<br />
pumping needs. 778-454-2221.<br />
VALLEY WATER EXPRESS: Nelson’s<br />
only 24hr self-service purified<br />
water depot. 620 Lakeside Dr. next<br />
to Gilbert Parts Depot.<br />
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BY WYLEE WORKS INC: Serving<br />
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Tree Care and Wildfire<br />
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15˝ Tree Chipper, Stump<br />
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4x4 John Deere Loader w/12,000lb<br />
Winch. Free estimates. Wylee<br />
Charbonneau, 250-551-4672.<br />
*GLACIER VALLEY TREE CARE:<br />
Local danger tree professionals.<br />
Utility certified lift trucks. Whole<br />
tree chippers. Stump grinding.<br />
Pruning. Land clearing. Certified<br />
arborists, fallers, assessors. Free<br />
same day assessment and advice.<br />
Certified & insured WCB. Jim Sipkes,<br />
25yrs experience. 250-304-<br />
3774, jim@glaciertree.com<br />
23 YEARS AS YOUR LOCAL PRO-<br />
FESSIONAL TREE SERVICE. LIMB<br />
WALKER TREE SERVICE: Hazardous<br />
removal, canopy pruning,<br />
chipping, stump grinding, hedges,<br />
FireSmart management. Fully<br />
insured. Jo, 250-354-16<strong>27</strong>.<br />
BAUMAN ENTERPRISES servicing<br />
<strong>Castlegar</strong> and surrounding area. We<br />
provide scheduled mowing, hedge<br />
trimming, and irrigation service. Call<br />
Rick, 250-687-1345.<br />
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Ben, 250-304-6963.<br />
BETTER LAWN & GARDEN: Mowing,<br />
trimming, weeding, deadheading,<br />
installations, waste removal,<br />
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www.betterlawnandgarden.com<br />
COLUMBIA TREE SERVICES/SIMS<br />
CONTRACTING LTD: Call Pat Sims<br />
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