Property owners living along one of northwestern B.C.’s largest river systems are allowed to return to their homes following evacuation orders due to flooding late last week.
Water levels in the Skeena River and its Kalum River tributary have dropped significantly over the past few days, so residents will be allowed back into New Remo, Old Remo and Dutch Valley, the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine said in a release Monday.
Officials said security will remain in place for one more day to allow access only
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