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Old Fort Landslide Updates

PRRD cancels evacuation order, issues alert for Old Fort Road

The Peace River Regional District has cancelled its Old Fort Landslide evacuation order, while an alert remains in place as of May 21st at 12 p.m.

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Old Fort Road may reopen to vehicle traffic later this week

Old Fort Road may be reopened later this week as the Ministry of Transport and Transit reports significant progress was made over the long weekend on the construction of the temporary access road.

PRRD reports delay to Old Fort road construction

The Peace River Regional District says work on the Old Fort road has been delayed by weather and ground conditions.

MOTT to start building temporary access road to Old Fort

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has begun work to build temporary access to Old Fort.

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Video This Week in the Peace – School District 59 & Ministry of Transportation & Transit

On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we're joined by the School District 59 and the Ministry of Transportation & Transit

MOTT continues work at Old Fort landslide site
MOTT starts drainage work at Old Fort landslide

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has begun drainage work at the Old Fort landslide site to "expedite the dewatering of the slide mass" ahead of construction.

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy during the first reading of his Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Statute Repeal Act in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. ( Legislative Assembly of B.C., Hansard)
(UPDATE) MLA to host town hall for Old Fort landslide residents

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has announced a town hall for those impacted by the ongoing Old Fort landslide on May 13th in Fort St. John.

Movement continues at Old Fort landslide, ESS renewals available
PRRD reports continued movement of Old Fort Landslide

The Peace River Regional District has reported the Old Fort Landslide continues to record five to eight millimetres of movement as of April 25th.

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Video This Week in the Peace – Old Fort Landslide & Pretty Expiry Art Exhibit

On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we discuss the landslide near Old Fort as well as the "Pretty Expiry" art exhibit

PRRD issues new Old Fort Road landslide evacuation alert

A new evacuation alert has been issued due to the Old Fort Road landslide.

‘They’re used to it’: says Old Fort resident about evacuation due to the landslide

Old Fort residents are used to evacuating due to the previous slides in 2018 and 2020, says an Old Fort resident.

Landslide poses ‘risk to life and property’ in Old Fort area

The PRRD is reporting the Old Fort landslide poses a "risk to life and property" throughout the entire historical slide area.

‘Still active:’ slow-moving landslide destroys Old Fort Road sections

The Peace River Regional District has reported several parts of Old Fort Road have been destroyed by a slow-moving landslide in the Old Fort area.

Old Fort resident raise concerns about lack of communication amid landslide evacuation

An Old Fort resident has alleged a lack of communication from the Peace River Regional District regarding the Old Fort Landslide.

Investigations continue at Old Fort Road landslide

The PRRD and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit are continuing to investigate a slow-moving landslide still active in the Old Fort area.

(UPDATE) Landslide assessments ongoing in Old Fort Road area

Drive BC has asked commuters to avoid the Old Fort Road area between River Road and River Drive due to ongoing landslide assessments.

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