Sumas Prairie

• Could re-flooding the Sumas Prairie help buttress Abbotsford against climate change?

  The B.C. government drained Sumas Lake in the 1920s to make room for farmland, displacing the Sumas First Nation and its members.

  Environment

  Jun 3
  
• B.C. funding $76.6 million in pump station improvements for Abbotsford

  According to Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens, the Barrowtown Pump Station is likely 'the most significant component' of the city's flood mitigation.

  Environment

  Feb 14
  
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• After weekend flooding, Abbotsford presses for quick approval of mitigation funds

  Mayor Ross Siemens said the city has not yet heard back from Ottawa on the status of its $1.6-billion infrastructure application under the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.

  Weather

  Jan 29
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• B.C. upping flood protections in Sumas Prairie with learnings from 2021 flood

  More than $4 million is being provided by the province to make the Sumas Prairie more resilient against mass flooding events.

  Environment

  Apr 28, 2023
• B.C. farmers hail flood recovery near 1-year anniversary but concerns remain

  When a dike was breached and floodwaters started to flow across Sumas Prairie, B.C., a year ago, poultry farmer Corry Spitters said all he could do was let nature take its course.

  Environment

  Nov 14, 2022
• Permanent repairs to Sumas Dike to be completed by end of month: B.C. minister

  The B.C. government, City of Abbotsford and Sumas First Nation provided an update on the flood recovery work in the Abbotsford and Sumas Valley on Thursday.

  Environment

  Nov 10, 2022
• B.C. agriculture minister says sector is recovering well on flooding anniversary

  About 630,000 chickens, 420 cattle and 12,000 hogs died in the Sumas Prairie as the rain and flooding inundated homes, barns and farmland.

  Politics

  Nov 8, 2022
• Abbotsford council looking at ‘hybrid’ option to mitigate Sumas Prairie flooding

  With public feedback in mind, Abbotsford has created a 'new preferred option' which is a hybrid of some key infrastructure enhancements and flood mitigation concepts.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2022
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• Months after flooding, Sumas Prairie residents frustrated by lack of government funds

  Some residents say they've relied on the generosity of churches and online fundraisers while waiting for provincial disaster assistance to come through.

  Politics

  Apr 21, 2022
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• ‘This has to be done’: Abbotsford moves ahead on costly flood prevention plans

  On Monday, staff presented a report to council detailing four options for consideration, ranging in cost from an estimated $100 million to move than $2 billion.

  Politics

  Apr 4, 2022