Daily Archives: June 24, 2012

Valemount Emergency Crisis Update: Residents should keep boiling water.

By Daniel Betts The Village of Valemount had a second emergency meeting to assess the developing crisis. It was decided the banks of Swift Creek are “reasonably secure for the…

Breaking News: Highway 16 West to McBride re-opens, Highway 16 toward Jasper, Alta. re-opens

By Daniel Betts Update 11:26 p.m. As of 3:55 p.m. Highway 16 near Tete Jaune, B.C. at the site of the Leona Creek Mudslide has re-opened to single lane alternating…

Breaking News: Valemount State of Emergency Update

By Daniel Betts Following an emergency meeting held this afternoon at the Village of Valemount and despite the levels of Swift Creek dropping, the situation in Valemount, B.C. has not…

Minister Bond statement on need to evacuate when asked

By Shirley Bond – MLA Prince George – Valemount “The province continues to urge residents to evacuate when emergency officials request it. Largely, British Columbians respond appropriately to emergency and…

Breaking News: Valemount declares “Local State of Emergency” and Boil Water ORDER

By Daniel Betts New Update – 2:05 p.m. A local state of emergency has been declared in Valemount, B.C., as well as a boil water order issued by the Village…