Updated Friday noon:
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)
Downgrade from Flood Warning to Watershed Conditions Statement-Water Safety Bulletin
For the entire area bordering the Sturgeon River above the West Nipissing Power Dam at Sturgeon Falls within the Municipality of West Nipissing and Springer Township.
For Municipalities, Townships and Residents that border the Sturgeon River above the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Crystal Falls Generating Station including the communities of Field and River Valley as well as Grant, Field, Badgerow, Gibbons, Crerar, Janes and Dana Townships.
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Updated 4 p.m.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
For municipalities, townships and residents that border the Sturgeon River above the Ontario Power Generation Crystal Falls Generating Station including the communities of Field and River Valley as well as Grant, Field, Badgerow, Gibbons, Crerar, Janes and Dana Townships.
Water levels and flows along the Sturgeon River above the West Nipissing Power Upper Sturgeon River Generating Station at Sturgeon Falls and above Ontario Power Generation’s facility at Crystal Falls on the Sturgeon River are expected to rise because of issues with dam operability at the Upper Sturgeon River Dam due to the cold conditions.
West Nipissing Power has requested that Ontario Power Generation reduce flow at their Crystal Falls Generating Station as well as their Tomiko and Red Cedar Control Dams to allow their workers to repair the issue in a lower water condition at the Upper Sturgeon River Dam.
The reduction in flow at the Upper Sturgeon River Dam, Crystal Falls Dam, Red Cedar Dam, and Tomiko Dam may result in flooding in low lying areas as well as unsafe ice.
All OPG dams on the Sturgeon River system remain fully functional and there are no issues or concerns with their safe operation.
Municipalities, townships, and residents along the Sturgeon River portion of the watershed are encouraged to prepare for potential high water levels and to stay off the ice and away from river banks.
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Original story
The West Nipissing Police Service is advising all residents and outdoor enthusiast that the ice conditions on the upper Sturgeon River may become hazardous over the next few hours.
The West Nipissing Power Generation is experiencing mechanical difficulties that are affecting water flows. Water levels are rising on the upper river, this will cause unsafe conditions and police are urging people to stay off the river ice between Crystal Falls and Sturgeon Falls.
The West Nipissing Power Generation is working with Ontario Power Generation, and the municipality of resolve the issue.