High water flows and risk of flooding results in closure of Water Valley Campground

As the steady rainfall continues this week, Mountain View County is updating community members about the status of its public parks.

The Water Valley Day Use and Campground is closed until further notice due to high water flows and the risk of flooding.

Bagnall Park remains open, however, Silver Creek is experiencing high water volumes and visitors are urged to exercise caution with these conditions posing a risk of flooding and potential creek bank erosion.

Residents are encouraged to report any concerns related to roads or infrastructure via Mountain View County’s Report A Problem service.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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