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The participants in the Y Kids Marathon explode off the starting line at Masich Place Stadium on Sunday. The students had run all but 1,200 metres of a marathon during the spring, and finished their marathons with three laps of the track.
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Rainfall brings river levels up DeLynda Pilon
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The Regional District of FraserFort George has activated the Emergency Operations Centre to level one. Rene McCloskey, public information officer with the RDFFG, explained level one is the lowest level and basically means emergency crews are maintaining and monitoring, but not providing a
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lot of support or response. “It means we’re staying in regular contact with Environment Canada and River Forecast finding out what we can expect for rain and how it will affect river levels, “ she said. “There have been no incidents of flooding impacting homes in the region at this stage. Right now, it’s fairly quiet but we will see what happens over the next few days.” She said the current increase
in river levels can be attributed to rainfall and a fraction of snow melt. Mild weather with cool temperatures mean much of the snow in the higher passages has not melted yet. “Like everyone else, we are keeping as close attention as we can,” she said. If flooding becomes an issue, the RDFFG will offer the appropriate level of support if homes are threatened.
The City’s Emergency Operations Centre will be issuing evacuation alert notices to residents who may be affected. Evacuation alerts are issued to notify residents of the potential for danger to or loss of life from flooding in their homes or lack of emergency vehicle access. Residents who receive evacuation alert notices can contact the City of Prince George Service Centre at 250-561-7600 for sand-
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bag delivery. Flooding has not yet occurred. River level monitoring will continue and updates will be provided as conditions change. Residents and visitors are again reminded to stay well back from the river banks due to the possibility of hidden erosion. Participation in recreational activities on these rivers is not recommended during the current hazardous conditions.