Phased re-entry plan for Waterton residents, leaseholders, business owners in place
WATERTON LAKES NP – Plans are in place for a phased re-entry to the Waterton townsite tomorrow (Sept. 19) for residents, leaseholders and business owners.
Those three groups will be the only ones permitted into the townsite for the time being.
Parks Canada has noted that the Kenow fire is still active within the park boundaries, and there is an ongoing risk from fire operations. They added that the high intensity of the fire has created a number of dangerous situations involving trees, rock falls and other hazards.
Meanwhile, the M.D. of Pincher Creek has noted that the mandatory evacuation order for South of Oil Basin Road to the Waterton Park Boundary has been rescinded, and Highway 6 is now open.