By EverythingGP Staff

UPDATE: State of local emergency remains in effect for Village of Rycroft

Mar 1, 2019 | 9:15 AM

UPDATE – (March 4, 4:30 p.m.) The Village of Rycroft says crews have dug through seven feet of frost today on 51 street in order to access the area of the water main break. 

The water system is still shut down, and residents are reminded to ensure all taps are closed until further notice.

The state of local emergency and boil water advisory remain in effect at this time.

Residents can continue to receive four litres of bottled water per day. A non-potable water supply, as well as bottled water, is available at Yanishewski’s shop at 4911 46 Avenue on Monday from 6-8:00 p.m. and from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday. Residents are asked to bring their own container for non-potable water.

Bottled water is also available at the CO-OP grocery store from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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The Spirit River arena showers and washrooms are available tonight from 5-9 p.m.

The Emergency Operations Centre is now closed for the day and will re-open Tuesday at 9 a.m.

(March 4, 10 a.m.) The Village of Rycroft has announced the projected warmer temperatures today are allowing crews to begin clearing debris from the dig site on 51 Street. 

The water system is shut down today in order to reduce water culmination in the dig zone. The Village is asking all residents to verify that all taps are closed in order to help with the dig. 

The state of local emergency and boil water advisory remain in effect. 

Residents can continue to receive 4 litres of bottled water per day. A non-potable water supply, as well as bottled water, is available at Yanishewski’s shop at 4911 46 Avenue on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Residents are asked to please bring your own container for non-potable water.

Bottled water is also available at the CO-OP grocery store during regular business hours. The CO-OP is open Sunday until 7:00 p.m., and Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

(March 3rd 3 p.m.): This afternoon crews increased pressure and flow in the Village of Rycroft’s water distribution system. This was done in order to provide temporary relief to residents by supplying some water for hygiene and other non-drinking uses as well as, to keep water moving in the lines and prevent the freezing of underground infrastructure.

Water pressure will continue to fluctuate depending on usage in the area but residents are asked to NOT LEAVE TAPS OPEN.

Residents can continue to receive 4 litres of bottled water per day. A non-potable water supply, as well as bottled water, is available at Yanishewski’s shop at 4911 46 Avenue on Monday from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. and 6 p.m. to  8 p.m. – your own container should be brought for non-potable water. Bottled water is also available at the CO-OP grocery store during regular business hours. The CO-OP is open Sunday until 7 p.m., and Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Spirit River arena showers and washrooms are available for Rycroft residents today until 7:00 p.m.

Rycroft school is also set to re-open Monday. PWPSD maintenance staff will deliver water for drinking and flushing, as well as hand sanitizer. 

(March 2): Contrary to earlier reports, a State of Local Emergency remains in effect for the Village of Rycroft, as does a Boil Water Advisory. 

In a news release sent out this morning by the village, digging operations have been paused for today due to the cold temperatures, in order to protect municipal infrastructure and mitigate any further damage.

They add residents and businesses should have a trickle of water available in their taps and are encouraged to use water for NON-DRINKING PURPOSES as water pressure will allow.

If you do not have any water from your taps, please notify the Village office at 780-765-3652 in order to track water pressure.

The break has been isolated to 51 street between 46 and 48 avenues.

(March 1 4:25 p.m.): Residents of Rycroft experiencing the water outage are now able to use the showers and washrooms at the arena in Spirit River.

The facilities will be available to residents from 6-9 p.m. tonight, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Anyone wanting to make use of the facilities is asked to bring their own towel and accessories, and leave any dirty footwear at the door.

The Village of Rycroft thanks all those who have assisted during this time.

The Village has also announced that residents are authorized to receive 8 litres of water per day. A non-potable water supply, as well as bottled water, is available at Yanishewski’s shop at 4911 46 Avenue until 8 p.m. tonight and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Residents are being asked to bring their own containers. The Village will provide an update once the water has arrived.

(March 1): A state of local emergency has been issued this morning for the Village of Rycroft after a water break Wednesday night.
 
The community’s water distribution system has been shut down and crews are currently working on fixing the break.
 
The Village says in a release that the water distribution system was shut down because of a major loss of water that couldn’t be isolated.
 
Periodic testing will be done on the lines which may energize them, but the Village warns the water is non-consumable and the community is under a do not consume water advisory.
 
Updates will be provided as they’re made available.