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The entire watershed is expected to see more than a week of warmer temperatures, marking a shift from the weather patterns we’ve experienced earlier this spring. This warming trend will accelerate the runoff of the remaining snowpack, potentially at a faster rate than what we’ve experienced so far. As a result, the water level in the Swift Current Creek is expected to rise, leading to creek ice break-up, with also the likelihood of some water pooling in general low-lying areas across the city.
Due to the unpredictability of creek ice break-up, we are proactively implementing our planned barrier deployment in areas that are historically the most vulnerable to higher creek levels. Given the changeability of ice movement, we want to ensure that all homeowners along the creek are informed and prepared for elevated water conditions over the coming weeks, allowing them to take the necessary steps that best suit their needs.
Chief Hunter explains, “We’re taking preemptive steps to support our community. Homeowners can fill personal sandbags to safeguard their property, with sand and sandbags available at no cost as part of our community support efforts. Protecting your home from spring runoff is an essential step in minimizing potential disruptions for homeowners.” City residents are also encouraged to take simple precautions to protect their properties, such as ensuring proper drainage around foundations, clearing eavestroughs, and securing basements and window wells against general water run-off.
Sandbags and sand are available at the City Service Centre:
Address: 2074 South Service Road West
Sandbag Pick-Up: During operational hours only, Mon.-Fri., 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Sandbag Filling Station: Open for use at any time
Where: Enter the main West-facing entrance to sign in
What’s Provided:
• Sand
• Sandbags
• Fill pipe
• (Please bring your own shovel)
Required: You must sign-in upon arrival and track how many bags you’ve filled and taken.
