Members of the Rosedale and Drumheller Fire Halls were at the Last Chance Saloon campground in Wayne at noon on Monday, April 23, securing a motorhome that was pitching in the high water of the Rosebud River.
Firefighters Ken Vereschagin and Jonathan Molzahn from the Drumheller Hall, approach the motorhome in an attempt to secure it from being swept downstream.
Currently, the Rosebud River is at about 4.5 metres, measured at Redland, rising overnight. It is expected to rise an additional 5-6 inches, according to provincial forecasters.
The Red Deer River is predicted to rise one metre. This will take the river levels to those of Saturday evening with the expectation that the Newcastle beach area and other low-lying areas will flood.
The Town is in constant communication with provincial forecasters and updates will be given as more information becomes available.
Homeowners in low-lying areas with wells are advised to start making preparations to protect their wells.
Property owners that require assistance can call the town’s emergency line at 403-820-2156.
