BC Liquor Stores customers donated over $170,000 as part of a summer campaign to assist people affected by devastating floods in Alberta.

The provincial government is offering a variety of front-line assistance to its neighbours as the full impact of severe flooding in Calgary and other communities in southern Alberta becomes clearer.

BC Liquor Store customers can support Red Cross flood relief efforts in Alberta by making a donation at any of the 195 BC Liquor Stores located in communities throughout the province.

With the onset of warmer temperatures, increased snow melt in parts of B.C.'s southern interior have amplified waterway risks.

Emergency Management BC (EMBC) protects and improves public safety in B.C. by working with local authorities to provide advisories of active emergencies.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia will partner to support upgrades to Chilliwack's East Dike that will increase flood protection to more than 40,000 people residing in the floodplain.

Minister of Justice Shirley Bond has issued the following statement: "I understand that these are very challenging times for those who have been impacted by the recent flooding around the province.

British Columbians should consider flood and emergency conditions while planning summer holidays, outdoor activities and Canada Day celebrations.

Emergency Management BC (EMBC) has shipped 400 metres of gabion baskets to the District of Hope to dike low-lying areas of the Fraser River today.