Enderby has announced that will lift its open burning ban as of noon on September 30, 2020, consistent with the Kamloops Fire Centre. This applies within the City of Enderby and the Shuswap River Fire Protection District.
Within the City of Enderby, open burning is not allowed unless you obtain … Continue Reading ››
The Kamloops Fire Centre has determined that a ban on Category 2 open burning will be effective July 29, 2020. Category 2 open burning involves fires less than 2 metres in height and less than 3 square metres in width. Category 3 open burning (fires greater than 2 metres in height … Continue Reading ››
Due to continued reductions in Shuswap River levels, the City of Enderby is ending its Emergency Operations Centre activation for flooding.
All previously closed roads and facilities are now open. The Tuey Park gates will be open as of July 21, 2020 as crews complete some post-flood repair works … Continue Reading ››
Shuswap River levels are declining but remain unseasonably high due to unsettled weather in conjunction with elevated levels in the South Thompson, to which the Shuswap is a tributary. However, the outlook is positive, with the river flow rate predicted to decline gradually but steadily over the next 10 days.
While localized flooding continues to occur, Shuswap River levels have stabilized and are predicted to remain close to current levels for the next 10 days. There will be some changes as precipitation in the forecast makes its way through the drainage system.
Given weather patterns and time of year, the Kamloops Fire Centre has determined that restrictions on Category 2 open burning will be lifted as of noon on June 19, 2020. Category 2 open burning involves fires less than 2 metres in height and less than 3 square metres in width. Category … Continue Reading ››
We live in a community where people live closely together and air quality can vary. Regulations on open burning, campfires, and outdoor cooking are in place to:
Respect neighbours,
Reduce particulate matter in the air (or limit emissions to when the air quality is appropriate), and
Heavy rains over the weekend led to a significant increase in Shuswap River levels.
As a result, Riverdale Drive is again closed except for local traffic. Please do not go past the barricades unless you live in the area. If you must drive through a submerged area to access your … Continue Reading ››
Shuswap River levels have receded at a rate faster than forecast.
On June 5, flow rates were 459 cubic metres per second and levels were 4.920 metres. Today, June 11, flow rates are 336 cubic metres per second and levels are 4.25 metres.
While the flood-related restrictions and closures remain in place, decreases in river levels are aligned with previous forecasts.
The Shuswap River appears to have peaked on June 3 at 485 cubic metres per second and a level of 5.049 metres. Since that time, the river levels have decreased and now … Continue Reading ››