Flood Mitigation Work

• Mill Creek in Kelowna to undergo more flood-mitigation work

  The six-year Mill Creek flood protection project in Kelowna began in 2021 and has a $10-million price tag. The second phase begins Monday and will include the removal of trees.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2023
  
• Ottawa announces $53M for flood mitigation projects in Edmonton

  A total of 13 new dry dry ponds will be built. The ponds collect water during major storms in order to reduce flooding on city streets. They also help relieve the pressure on the city's pipe systems.

  Politics

  Mar 11, 2019
  
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• Flood fears prompt state of emergency in Armstrong

  The declaration allows the city to do flood mitigation work on private property boarding two creeks.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2018
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• Flooding a concern in southern BC

  The flood watch continues as the temperatures in the Okanagan are forecast to warm up into the weekend, a factor that will speed up snow melt in the mountains. 

  Apr 21, 2018
• South Okanagan flood threat worsens; lake must be lowered

  Prather Lake in the St. Andrews By The Lake golf course and residential subdivision north of Oliver is almost two metres above usual for this time of year.

  Apr 5, 2018