The City of Camrose is inviting residents to a public information session on water supply and conservation on July 9, 2026, as the city works to recover from severe flooding while managing ongoing drought conditions. The meeting runs from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Stoney Creek Centre and is co-sponsored by the Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society.
The city received about 70mm of rain over the weekend of June 20-21, which overwhelmed infrastructure and led to significant flooding. All valley areas and waterways remain closed to the public until further notice, and residents are asked to obey all barricades and signs for their safety.
A trained dive team was brought in to locate submerged manholes north of 54 Avenue, where water depths required specialized equipment. The Alberta Emergency Management Agency has also provided extra staff for the wastewater treatment plant, along with pumps, hoses, sand, and other resources to support the ongoing response.
The meeting will be led by Jeremy Enarson, the city’s Manager of Engineering Services, and will cover how residents can reduce water use and what conservation steps the city is taking. The city warned earlier this year that Stage 1 water restrictions could be implemented early after a dry fall and winter left water levels in Dried Meat Lake below average. Under the Water Restrictions Bylaw, Stage 0 applies when more than 120 days of water supply remain; Stage 1 triggers below 120 days with minor outdoor restrictions; Stage 2 triggers below 60 days; and Stage 3 triggers below 30 days, requiring emergency measures. The lake is fed by the Battle River, a prairie-fed system that has been under a provincial water shortage advisory since May 31, 2023.
Residents affected by flooding are also encouraged to complete the Camrose Flooding Impact Information Survey to help officials understand the full extent of the damage.
