Notification of Low Level Flights over the Regional District
between May 14 to June 14, 2025
Armstrong, BC –Residents of Armstrong are advised that low-level helicopter flights will be taking place over the community and surrounding areas between May 14 and June 14, 2025, as part of FortisBC’s annual natural gas line inspection program.
Talon Helicopters will be conducting these aerial surveys during daylight hours, using advanced LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to inspect FortisBC’s high-pressure natural gas transmission lines. This technology is used to detect any issues to ensure FortisBC’s system continues to operate safely, reliably, and to plan maintenance activities accordingly.
The helicopter flyovers are expected to have minimal flight time over each area, and there will be no ground-level activity associated with this work. The schedule may shift depending on weather or wildfire conditions.
In addition to the City of Armstrong, inspections will occur throughout the Regional District of North Okanagan, including:
• City of Enderby (including Deep Creek)
• City of Vernon
• District of Coldstream (including Lavington)
• Township of Spallumcheen
• Village of Lumby
For more information contact:
• FortisBC: 1-888-224-2710 or visit fortisbc.com/communityupgrades
• Talon Helicopters: 604-214-3585
The City of Armstrong thanks the community for its understanding during this important safety work.
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