The northern Alberta town of Peace River is on a "green alert" after a rise in river water levels earlier this week.
Alberta Environment and Parks Public Affairs officer Jason Penner stresses that right now it's a watch and not a warning.
Penner adds that as of the last update on Wednesday, levels were three metres below the dyke.
He says ground water levels in the lower west Peace region is the real concern.
He says B.C. Hydro will activate its de-watering system in the area on Thursday morning and residents are encouraged to review the open water flood threat contingency plan.
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