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Old Fort Landslide Update – May 4, 2026, 5:00pm

During our drone flight on Friday May 1st, we were able to see the range of the impact the landslide has had on the road and beyond.

MOTT has reported that over the weekend movement rates continued to slow but the slide remains active. New ground cracking has been observed near the top of the slide, consistent with monitoring data. Water continues to be a concern, and weather conditions are being watched closely.

Because of these conditions Old Fort Road remains closed.

We understand the impact this is having on the evacuees and surrounding areas. We sincerely thank everyone for their continued resilience and care for one another as a community.

By Peace River Regional District - May 05, 2026

Boundary Lake Water Station Temporarily Closed from June 8 to 22

The Boundary Lake Water Station at 1105 Cecil Lake Road will be temporarily closed from Monday, June 8 to Monday, June 22, 2026, as a result of scheduled maintenance by the water supply operator on their system.

The water station will reopen for regular service on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, unless otherwise posted.

Please note that the Feye Spring Water Station at 1863 Imperial Avenue will also be out of service from Monday, June 8, to Thursday, June 11, 2026.

We encourage residents to prepare water supplies in advance to help prevent shortages and to plan to use alternative stations during this time.

By Peace River Regional District - May 04, 2026

Feye Spring Water Station Temporarily Closed from June 8 to 11

The Feye Spring Water Station at 1863 Imperial Avenue will be temporarily closed from Monday, June 8, to Thursday, June 11, 2026, due to a scheduled outage by the water supply operator.

The water station will reopen for regular service on Friday, June 12, 2026, unless otherwise posted.

Please note that the Boundary Lake Water Station at 1105 Cecil Lake Road will also be closed from Monday, June 8, to Monday, June 22, 2026.

We encourage residents to prepare water supplies in advance to help prevent shortages and to plan to use alternative stations during this time.

By Peace River Regional District - May 04, 2026

Old Fort Landslide Update – May 1, 2026, 8:00pm

Current Situation

Evacuation Alert #1, and Evacuation Order #1 issued by the PRRD due to the closure of Old Fort Road by MOTT, remain in place.

While the total displacement of the road today remains at 104 meters, the slide has not stopped. In their latest update, Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) noted accumulation of material up-slope which may result in future acceleration of the slide material, and layering of material elsewhere along the slide path.

Due to continued unsafe conditions, no reconstruction activity is anticipated over the weekend. PRRD and MOTT will only release updates over the weekend if there are material developments.

PRRD was able to gather some drone images Thursday, May 1 of the landslide area. Safety remains our top priority as we continue to monitor MOTT analysis and decisions on the road closure.

We ask everyone to stay away from the landslide area as we do not want to have a rescue interrupt progress.

By Peace River Regional District - May 02, 2026

Old Fort Landslide Community Update – April 30, 2026, 5pm

Stay Connected

The PRRD Old Fort landslide page provides residents with information from the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, as well as other responding agencies. New information will be posted here as it is available, organized in a way which social media does not allow.

PRRD Emergency evacuation map (all emergencies)

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Ministry of Transportation and Transit / Province of BC information:

Drive BC Old Fort page

Emergency InfoBC active incidents

What is happening?

On April 18, movement was noticed in the previous landslide site. In the days that followed, a significant portion of the Old Fort Road slid downhill. The slide continues to move and is considered dangerous, and we encourage people to stay away from the area, both west and east, as well as above and below. So far, the slide has moved the road over 100 metres lower on the hill.

An evacuation order was issued on April 20 and remains in place. An evacuation alert was issued for an additional area around the slide on April 23 and remains in place. The community of Old Fort is within the order area, and the road to it is inaccessible.

The PRRD activated its Emergency Operations Centre and is responding to this event, which is impacting Crown land and a road maintained by the province. We are working with the province and other local governments on the response to this event, focusing on safety and coordinating resources, such as Emergency Support Services (ESS).

The Old Fort Road is closed, and security is in place. Please respect those working at the checkpoint, who are there to protect life safety.

By Peace River Regional District - Apr 30, 2026

Prescribed Burn Along Highway 29 Corridor in Moberly Lake As Early As May 4, 2026

The Peace River Regional District is advising that the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and Moberly Lake Fire Department (MLFD) are conducting a prescribed burn starting as early as May 4, 2026, along the Highway 29 corridor in Moberly Lake, BC.

The operation will take place any time after 18:00hrs (6pm) MST and is expected to continue throughout the month of May 2026, depending on weather and logistics, or until the burn area is completed. This prescribed burn is for cross-training and to mitigate roadside fuels hazards such as grasses and ladder fuels.

During this time, smoke may be visible from Saulteau First Nations, Moberly Lake and to travellers along Highway 29. Residents may also observe emergency vehicles, fire personnel and operational activity in the area.

Please be assured that this operation is planned, controlled and all reasonable measures will be taken to ensure it is carried out safely.

By Peace River Regional District - Apr 29, 2026

Old Fort Landslide Evacuation Order and Alert Update - April 28, 2026, 3pm

ESS Renewal

Emergency Support Services (ESS) are available for evacuated residents of the Old Fort landslide. Only residents who are in the Evacuation Order area are eligible for ESS.

You must complete ESS renewals tomorrow, Wednesday, April 29, at the Pomeroy Sport Centre between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

You MUST show up on Wednesday to renew so you can continue accessing ESS funding and services. You cannot renew before or after this date.

BC Services Card App

ESS is made easier with the BC Services Card app on your smartphone. If you need to validate your BC Services Card app, please visit Service BC in Fort St. John during regular business hours.

If you have not already completed the validation process on the BC Service card app and want to access e-transfer, please visit the Service BC building (the courthouse building), hours 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. before visiting the reception centre.

General Update

The evacuation orders and alerts around the slide area remain in place.

No access to:

Old Fort Road (closed at the evacuation order boundary)
Community of Old Fort
Old Fort Lookout

Stay away from and off the landslide. Ground movement continues, and the displaced road section has moved over 100m down the slope. Nobody should ever be near an active landslide; they are dangerous and constantly changing.

By Peace River Regional District - Apr 28, 2026

Old Fort Landslide Evacuation Order and Alert Update - April 27, 2026, 5:00pm

The evacuation orders and alerts around the slide area remain in place.

No access to:

Old Fort Road (closed at the evacuation boundary)
Community of Old Fort
Old Fort Lookout

Stay away from and off the landslide. Ground movement continues, and the displaced road section has moved over 100m down the slope. Nobody should ever be near an active landslide; they are dangerous and constantly changing.

· PRRD Emergency evacuation map

Do not park in the area, as vehicles can add to the instability. Please park to the west (Fort St. John side) of the traffic stop.

ESS renewals will happen on April 29. Those wishing to continue receiving ESS must renew that day. Further instructions to come tomorrow.

The PRRD Emergency Operations remains active to support the community and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit in responding to this slide.

Ministry of Transportation and Transit / Province of BC information:

By Peace River Regional District - Apr 27, 2026

Old Fort Landslide Evacuation Order and Alert Update - April 24, 2026, 5:00pm

5:00 PM – April 24, 2026

An Evacuation Order and Alert remain in effect for the Old Fort area due to an active landslide resulting in a Ministry of Transportation and Transit road closure causing community isolation.

There is no safe road access to or from the community.

Current Situation and Safety Warning:

The landslide remains active and unstable. Conditions can change abruptly. Ground movement in the active part of the landslide was noted to be 9 to 10mm/minute on Friday.

Vehicles near the landslide are at increased risk due to ongoing ground movement and possible expansion of the affected area. Do not park in this area. Vehicles may be parked to the west (Fort St John side) of the Traffic Control Point.

No new updates will be published this weekend unless there are any notable changes to the situation. The PRRD Emergency Operations Centre remains activated.

By Peace River Regional District - Apr 24, 2026

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