We are happy to report the boil water advisory for Redwood Meadows has been lifted.

Please see the notices below for information on how to flush and sanitize your home water lines.

Thank you for your patience while we worked to resolve this issue.

Please this notice.

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the Townsite of Redwood Meadows due to the water treatment system being unable to cope with a significant deterioration in source water quality.

In preparation for this event our river intake was closed and we have been using the natural filtration provided by our infiltration gallery. With the elbow river volume increasing from 14m3/sec to 100m3/sec, water quality entering the treatment plant has reduced to a point that the plant is unable to keep up. Aquatech reports that "the river condition is currently looking like chocolate milk".

Please see the attached document about using water safely during a boil water advisory.

Additionally, Townsite will provide future updates on the location of temporary sources of potable water. Please take only what you need. They will be refilled as required.

Reminder: It is especially important to have your sump pump drain outdoors and away from your foundation. Please do not drain sumps into our sewer system. It is not designed to handle the extra volume.

Please see this notice from the Townsite of Redwood Meadows on Facebook.

A special weather statement has been issued by Meteorological Service of Canada, CA Environment Canada for the Redwood Meadows area.

Significant rainfall is expected with 75 to 100 mm by Wednesday morning (June 15, 2022). 

Townsite and our EMA has been in contact with the Tsuut'ina Nation regarding the rainfall advisory. 

Our Operations Department has prepared our pumps and equipment , should they be required for any overland flooding. 

RMES is also prepared for emergency and weather events. 

It is recommended that residents ensure downspouts are pointed away from their homes foundation and sump pumps are plugged in and operational. 

Please be careful in and around any large bodies of water. 

Updates will be sent via the Townsite APP: Apple iPhone download, Android Phone download

Please see the Government of Alberta website for further information:

Emergency preparedness

Hazard preparedness - Flood

Summer is a favorite time for many to head outdoors and spend time hiking and exploring. Hiking can be an enjoyable pastime as long as hikers take steps to ensure their own safety. These safety measures can help you enjoy your outdoor adventures to the fullest this summer.

Be an Early Bird: We know. It’s summer and you don’t want to have to think about waking up early. Need some motivation? 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. is peak temperature time, meaning that if you want to have a nice hike, you’ll need to get an earlier start. Think about it this way: don’t try to complete the whole hike before 11:00 a.m., just try to get the hard part over by the time the temperature spikes. Starting early has the added benefit that if you do need to call for help, we can find you and help you get down in the daylight.

Dress Your Best: The wilderness is no friend to bare skin. Between sunburn, rocks, thorns, sticks, poison ivy, and bug bites, your best bet to stay safe is to cover up. Invest in moisture-wicking long sleeve shirts and pants to protect yourself from the elements. Bring layers to ensure you’re prepared for changing conditions in the mountains.

Obey Your Thirst: An average hike causes your body to lose approximately one liter of water every hour. In especially toasty weather, that amount can double. The solution? Bring a lot of water and sip it consistently. Your body can’t efficiently absorb more than a half-liter of water every hour, so don’t resort to chugging water only when you’re thirsty.

Pass the Salt: Once you replace your body’s water, don’t forget to replace your electrolytes too! Pay close attention to your sodium and potassium intake while you hike. Pack some trail mix for an extended boost of energy that is fueled by complex carbs and throw some electrolyte drink mixes into your pack for a quick fix.

Stop & Smell the Roses: Give your body a break from time to time, especially if you’re hiking in warmer temperatures! Stop and admire the view, stretch your muscles, and let your body cool down before continuing.  Bring an extra pair of socks to change out of your sweaty ones while you rest.

Educate Yourself: One of the biggest dangers while hiking in the summer is heatstroke. Know the early signs of heatstroke so that you can protect yourself and any others who may be hiking with you.

Signs of heatstroke:

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Lack of sweating (even in hot temperatures)
• Headache
• Muscle Cramps
• Disorientation

If these are present, stop hiking immediately. Focus on finding shade, cooling down, and getting off the trail as soon as possible. Don’t hesitate to call 911 and get medical attention!

Plan what you’ll do in case of an emergency: Before heading out, know how you will call or send for help in the unlikely event something bad happens. Will there be reliable cell service? Is someone bringing a fully charged phone and a portable charger? If not: Is someone bringing a personal locator beacon, satellite messaging device that can get emergency messages out by pinging satellites with your GPS data, or satellite phone? If you can’t transmit a message, which one of you will volunteer to go get help?

Tell someone where you’ll be: Let someone that isn’t hiking with you know where you’re going and when you’ll be back so they can alert first responders if you don’t arrive.

Bring a first aid kit: Buy and bring a premade first aid kit containing items like adhesive and elastic wrap bandages and antiseptic. This will help you deal with the most common hiking injuries, like scrapes, ankle rolls, and bug bites. You can find a first aid kit at a drugstore or online. Bring any medications you use on an emergency basis such as an epi pen or allergy meds. Take a first aid course!

Stay on the trail: For the sake of your own safety, the natural resources, other hikers, and a potential search party,  stay on that trail.  Your odds of encountering a risky obstacle go up when you step off the path. It’s also easy to get turned around. If you do get lost or incapacitated off-trail, a rescue mission will be much more difficult and dangerous.

Be extra careful on the second half of the hike: The second half of a trip or the end of the day is usually when accidents like falls, slips, and trips happen. Your energy levels are lower, your leg muscles are fatigued, and your mind might be more focused on getting to the finish than the next step. Take your time and be extra careful with your footing.

Be ready to turn back: You’re more likely to make a poor judgment call—ignoring signs your body needs a break, pushing a straggler to keep up, pressing on when a storm rolls in—when you’re hyper-focused on getting to an end point. You’ll find it easier to be flexible if you keep in mind an objective besides the summit, literally or metaphorically. Remember that you’re out there to enjoy yourself. Look at any obstacle in your path as “a great opportunity to enjoy the view and turn around".

Have a great summer!

Our area is surrounded by a mix of brush, grassland and forest which are powerful fuel for wildfires. Follow these instructions to prepare your home and family for potential wildfires:

• Prepare an emergency kit. See https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/kts/bsc-kt-en.aspx for details Check for, and remove, fire hazards in and around your home, such as dried out branches, leaves and debris.
• Keep a good sprinkler in an accessible location.
• Learn fire safety techniques and teach them to members of your family.
• Have fire drills with your family on a regular basis.
• Have an escape plan so that all members of the family know how to get out of the house quickly and safely.
• Have an emergency plan so family members can contact each other in case they are separated during an evacuation.
• Make sure every floor and all sleeping areas have smoke and CO detectors.
  Consult with Rocky View County to schedule a FireSmart assessment. See https://www.rockyview.ca/fire-inspections to book a free FireSmart Assessment. If you live in Redwood Meadows, contact the Townsite Office (403)-949-3563
• If you are on a farm/ranch, sheltering livestock may be the wrong thing to do because a wildfire could trap animals inside, causing them to burn alive. Leaving animals unsheltered is preferable, or if time and personal safety permits, evacuation away from the danger zone should be considered.
• In Rocky View County, sign up for “Safe and Sound  for emergency updates. See https://www.rockyview.ca/safe-and-sound. In Redwood Meadows, download the Townsite of Redwood Meadows mobile app for alerts at either the Apple App Store or Google Play.

If you see a wildfire approaching your home

If you see a fire approaching, report it immediately by dialing 9-1-1. If safe, and there’s time before the fire arrives, take the following action:

• Close all windows and doors in the house.
• Cover vents, windows, and other openings of the house with duct tape and/or precut pieces of plywood.
• Park your car, positioned forward out of the driveway. Keep car windows closed and have your valuables already packed in your car.
• Turn off propane or natural gas. Move any propane barbeques or patio heaters into the open, away from structures.
• Turn on the lights in the house, porch, garage and yard.
• Inside the house, move combustible materials such as light curtains and furniture away from the windows.
• Place a ladder to the roof in the front of the house.
• Put lawn sprinklers on the roof of the house and turn on the water.
• Move all combustibles away from the house, including firewood and lawn furniture.
• Evacuate your family and pets to a safe location.
• Listen and follow all instructions from fire responders!