*Update*
As of 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, the Red Deer River downstream of the Dickson Dam is no longer under a high stream advisory. Water levels are still high, but receding. The Little Red Deer River, a tributary that joins the Red Deer River downstream of the Dickson Damn, has been downgraded to a high stream advisory, with waters listed as falling.
End in sigh for Red Deer River high stream advisory
The Red Deer River downstream of the Dickson Dam continues to be under a High Stream Flow Advisory as of the morning of Tuesday, June 12.
Prior to the weekend, the status of the river level was listed as falling by Alberta Environment. However, as of yesterday, that was changed to rising after weekend showers.
At the Monday, June 11, meeting of the Committee of the Whole, Drumheller CAO Ray Romanetz spoke briefly about the river levels and assured those present that Drumheller need not be concerned.
The Little Red Deer River continues to be under a flood warning. The Little Red Deer River joins the Red Deer downstream of the Dickson Dam.
The major river basins in Alberta were cause for concern starting last week after heavy rains, up to 130 millimetres, in the Rocky Mountains dramatically raised river levels. The rising waters prompted high stream advisories and flood watches throughout Alberta.
The end may soon be in sight, however, as upstream of the Dickson Dam has been given the all clear. Prior to the weekend, the river upstream of the dam was under a high stream advisory as well, but its status is now falling and its advisory status has ended.
Check www.drumhellermail.com for the latest on the status of the Red Deer River.
