The party is back on at the Shambhala Music Festival as organizers have told people they can stay.
While many festival goers have already left, organizers say that the overnight rain was behind the decision.
In a post shared on Facebook late Sunday morning, organizer Jenna Arpita said that the festival will go on. The Salmo River Ranch remains under evacuation alert.
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However regional fire Chief Andrew Bellerby said that the RDCK did not approve of the decision to re-open the festival. On Saturday, they had recommended closing the festival a day early.
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Organizer Britz Robbins said improved conditions made staff feel confident that re-opening the festival was a safe choice.
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RCMP spokesperson Dawn Roberts said that the police were in constant communication with festival organizers.
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Arpita noted that while the festival is continuing, performances might differ from those originally scheduled for Sunday night. A new schedule is expected to be posted shortly.
All attendees with a wristband are allowed back in. Sunday tickets are available for $180.
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More to come.
