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Nestled in the stunning East Fraser Valley, Hope, BC, is a vibrant community rich in natural beauty, history, and opportunity.
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❄️ Winter Ops in Hope ❄️
Snow season is here - crews are ready! Roads are cleared by priority (arterials → collectors → locals). Crews clear key public sidewalks; property owners handle their frontage. Anti-icing, sanding & plowing as needed. Map: hope.ca/p/transportation
📸 Photo Submission Friday ❄️✨
Snow globe vibes! This Coquihalla River shot by Cheri was taken last winter... sparkling snow, icy water, big sky.

Snow is low today, but mountain travel is changing fast.
⚠️ Coq Summit: 20–30 cm today, 10–15 cm Sat.
Check DriveBC. Stay safe.
December 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
With recent weather advisories across the region, emergency preparedness isn’t theoretical... it’s local.

Help shape how we plan, respond, & recover.

📝 Take the Emergency Preparedness Survey
✔️ Help inform the Emergency Management Plan
🎁 Enter to win an Emergency Kit

🔗 surveymonkey.com/r/QBCCDZM
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🎄 Holiday Hours 🎄
As the holiday season approaches, we want to extend warm wishes to all residents, staff, and volunteers who make our community such a great place to live.

Holiday closure:
🎁 Closed: Dec. 25, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026
(early closure at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 24)

✨ Reopening: Jan. 2, 2026
December 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
❄️ Winter Ops in Hope ❄️
Snow season is here - crews are ready! Roads are cleared by priority (arterials → collectors → locals). Crews clear key public sidewalks; property owners handle their frontage. Anti-icing, sanding & plowing as needed. Map: hope.ca/p/transportation
December 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
🌨️ Weather Update (Dec 18 PM)
Heavy snow for mountain passes + strong valley winds.

❄️ Coquihalla & Hwy 3: 10–20 cm today, more Fri/Sat. Blowing snow & poor visibility.
🌬️ Gusts up to 90 km/h in Hope.
🌲 Windstorm debris drop-off at Hope Rec Centre.

Check DriveBC.ca. Stay safe.
December 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Windstorm Cleanup – Organics Disposal

Two 20-yard roll-off containers are available at the back of the Hope Recreation Centre
📍 1005 6 Ave, Hope, BC

These bins are for organic debris only (tree limbs, branches, yard waste) resulting from the recent windstorm.

Thanks for doing your part.🌲
December 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
🌬️ UPDATED Wind Advisory – Hope

Wind gusts up to 90 km/h expected late tonight into early Wednesday.

🌧️ Rainfall Advisory: 60–80 mm through overnight, with heavy rain at times.

Watch for pooling water, debris & possible outages. Stay alert.
December 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Weather & Community Update – Dec 16 (AM)

Strong winds continue today. Flood Watch remains in effect for the Fraser Valley.

Coquihalla Summit expecting heavy snow — check DriveBC.

🏥 Hospital access restored.
🌲 Wood debris drop-off coming soon.
🚨 Transfer Station is cash only today (exact change).
December 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
As of 5:30 PM today - 🚧 Kawkawa Lake Road is OPEN between 7th Avenue and the river
December 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
🚨 Traffic & Access Update

Hope Fire is on scene responding to fallen trees and downed power lines blocking access to the hospital.

🚫 Vehicle access to the hospital is temporarily blocked

🚧 Kawkawa Lake Rd closed between 7th Ave and the river

Please avoid the area while crews are working. 🚒
December 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
🌧️ Flood Watch & High Wind Advisory – Dec 15

A Flood Watch remains in effect for the Fraser Valley, including Hope. Strong winds may cause falling trees, outages, and debris. Fire and Operations crews are out monitoring conditions.

DriveBC.ca | BCHydro.com/outages | PreparedBC.ca | Alertable
December 16, 2025 at 12:50 AM
🌧️ District Hall Closed
Dec 15 – Early Closure

District Hall will be closing early today at December 15, 2025.

📞 Essential Services
For urgent matters, please contact 911.

📌 Online Public Concern Form: hope.ca/p/public-con...

Phone: 604-869-5671 (messages will be monitored)
December 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
🌧️ Local Update – Dec 15
Conditions remain under close monitoring. Sandbags replenished this morning & are available at the self-fill station on 7th Ave by Hope Electric Substation.

Check DriveBC.ca & download Alertable.

Thank you to our volunteers, community & Ops crews.

📞 604-869-5671 | 🚨 911
December 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
🌧️ Local Conditions Update – Dec 14 (PM)

A rainfall warning & flood watch are in effect for Hope. Conditions remain stable, caution is advised.

🛣️ Richmond Hill OPEN
🚒 Crews monitoring overnight
⚠️ Avoid fast water & flooded roads
🔗 DriveBC.ca
📌 hope.ca/p/public-concern-form
📞 604-869-5671 | 🚨 911
December 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
🌧️ Evening Update (Dec 12): Conditions in Hope remain stable and river levels are within expected ranges. Moderate rain continues through the weekend; heavier rain possible Monday.

🛣️ Richmond Hill OPEN. Hwy 3 CLOSED Hope–Princeton.

Crews monitoring. Sandbags available.

DriveBC.ca for updates.
December 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
🟫 Sandbag Update – Dec 11

Pre-filled sandbags have now been fully used.

A self-fill station will be ready tomorrow morning (Dec 12) on 7th Ave by the Hope Substation. Sand + bags available.

🌧️ Stay informed:
drivebc.ca • Alertable app • PreparedBC

📌 Report issues:
hope.ca/p/public-concern-form
December 12, 2025 at 2:33 AM
🌊 Flood Update – Hope Area

Flood Warning for our local rivers (Coquihalla, Skagit, Fraser Valley tributaries) has been ended. Flows are receding and improving through tonight + Friday.

🟫 Sandbags: 1205 Nelson Ave

📌 Report: hope.ca/p/public-concern-form
📞 604-869-5671 | 🚨 911 for emergencies
December 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🚧 Morning Flood Update – Dec 11

Flood Hope Rd remains CLOSED pending a slope assessment.

🟫 Sandbags restocked at Car Guys (1205 Nelson Ave).

🌧️ Flood Warning remains in effect; 140 mm of rain fell Wednesday.

Report issues: hope.ca/p/public-concern-form | 604-869-5671 | Emergencies: 911
December 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
📣 District Hall has limited in-person services due to road closures and flooding. Thanks to our on-site and remote teams.

💛 Check on neighbours, clear drains if safe, and use online services.

Report issues: hope.ca/p/public-concern-form or 604-869-5671.
December 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🚧 Flooding Update – Dec 10

Flood Hope Rd, Hwy 5, Hwy 7 closed; Hwy 3 WB + Hwy 1 EB closed.

Sandbags at 1205 Nelson Ave. Flood Warning still active.

Report issues: hope.ca/p/public-concern-form

Road conditions: drivebc.ca
December 11, 2025 at 6:22 AM
🌧️ Flood Warning in effect. Rain easing tonight, but localized flooding is possible. Crews continue monitoring.

Sandbags: 1205 Nelson Ave

Report issues: hope.ca/p/public-concern-form or 604-869-5671

Stay safe & stay aware.
December 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
🚨 Flood Watch 🚨

Sandbags available at 1205 Nelson Ave.

80–110 mm of rain expected; high streamflows + localized flooding possible.

Crews are monitoring conditions.

Stay safe + get real-time alerts on Alertable.
December 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🚨 Flood Watch 🚨

Alertable has issued a Flood Watch for parts of British Columbia, including Hope.

🌧️ 70–100 mm of rain expected in the Lower Mainland
🌧️ 100+ mm possible over higher terrain south and east of Hope toward Manning Park

Download the Alertable app.
December 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
✨ December Newsletter ✨

Our latest Hope Happenings newsletter is now live! It’s packed with year-end reminders, holiday hours, and updates as we head into 2026.

Prefer a paper copy? You’ll also find it in the Friday, December 19th edition of The Hope Standard.

🔗 hope.ca/p/documents-...
December 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
📅 Our new Council meeting dates for 2026 are now available. Regular meetings start at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise posted) and take place in Council Chambers at 325 Wallace Street.

Check out the full list of 2026 meeting dates on our website! hope.ca/p/council-me...
December 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM