Mineral search: Prospect of tungsten deposit raised
News A6
That’s the spirit: First Spirit Square concert Thursday
A&E A16
Day at the fair: Traditional fun in Black Creek
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Hydro expects delayed deluge of snow melt Cool weather is creating a significant delay in the snow melt and causing headaches for BC Hydro as it tries to control water levels. The snow pack historically
peaks at this time of year and then begins to slowly melt until depleted around the end of June. But with cooler temperatures this year that’s not happening. Hydro received permission in
February from the Comptroller of Water Rights to exceed its water licence, and operate the John Hart Generating Station at full capacity all summer long, to help draw the reservoir down in
anticipation of a high snow melt runoff. However, with the delay in snow melt, Hydro has been forced to decrease the power generation to about 80 per cent in consider-
ation of low reservoir levels. “An already unusual year has become more challenging as BC Hydro considers reservoir and river interests through mid-September,” said Stephen Watson, spokesperson for BC Hydro. “Upper Campbell Reservoir/ Buttle Lake is likely to remain lower than nor mal through June.” The Upper Campbell/Buttle Lake Reservoir hit a low of 213.2 metres on May 11, but since then the level has been steadily increasing and is currently at 215.1 metres. “BC Hydro operations modelling, with considerable uncertainties due to future temperatures and rain, shows the reservoir hitting ideal recreation levels of 218.5 m and above by mid-July,” said Watson. The model also shows the reservoir may hit a peak of around 220 m by late August, which is considered full. Continued on A4
WebPoll We asked: Should we expand the dump? You said: Yes – 64 votes (90%) No – 7 votes (9%)
Go team go! Southgate School students and staff were out in force in their Canucks colours in celebration of the first game of the Stanley Cup finals. Everyday during the playoffs has been “Jersey Day” at the school with students and staff wearing their favourite Canucks’ jersey to cheer on the team. On Wednesday, students and staff gathered in the “Canucks Ville” hallway to show their support. However, in keeping with the tradition of public education being an inclusive education, there is also a Boston Bruins fan amongst the crowd. Can you spot him? They’re not the only ones in Campbell River with Canucks Fever, see page A3 for more pictures.
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