Old Fort Update - Helicopter Activity Over the Community, Monday June 1

The Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness issued a Ministerial Order directing the Peace River Regional District to conduct a point-in-time geotechnical assessment of the slopes above the community. This assessment will provide technical information on current slope conditions. It is not a long-term monitoring program.

To support the assessment, orthoimagery (geometrically corrected aerial photographs) will be captured, and airborne LiDAR scanning will be conducted.

What is Airborne Lidar Scanning?

Lidar is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and create detailed three-dimensional models of the landscape. The data collected during the flight will support mapping, slope analysis, and assessment of ground movement.

Flight Information

• When: Afternoon of Monday, June 1, 2026 (weather permitting)
• Expect helicopter activity over the community.
• Flight plans have been filed for the Class E airspace above Old Fort.
• Drone flights are not authorized by NAV CANADA during this time.

The PRRD will issue a Northeast BC Alert on Monday morning to remind residents of the flight.  More than half the community is now registered for this opt-in system. Help us keep you informed by signing up at https://nebcalerts.com/.