Flooding on the reservoir in Muskoseepi Park in April of 2018. Photo by Curtis Galbraith.

By Curtis Galbraith

Alberta

Province starts flood map studies for Rycroft, Chateh

Apr 10, 2025 | 6:00 AM

The province says it has started seven new flood map studies for communities around Alberta.

That includes Rycroft and Chateh.

The government says the work will start right away and should be finished by the end of 2026.

A release from the province says these maps keep people safe and help with responses to emergencies. They can also be used in decisions on development.

The government also says all the rivers. lakes and streams in Alberta could flood and knowing where the water will go will help in such decision making.

Flood hazard studies have been done for Grande Prairie, Watino, Manning, Peace River, Fort Vermilion, Slave Lake and Marten Beach.

The government says in the past five years, flood mapping has started in 100 Alberta communities.

Details on flood studies the province has done can be found here.