Princeton, B.C., residents are once again rallying to protect their homes as an atmospheric river brings rising water levels and renewed flood concerns to the region.

At Tim Gullason’s property, it was all hands on deck Friday as he stacked sandbags along a low point on his land, a lesson he says he learned the hard way after the devastating 2021 floods.

“I’ve got some friends and family coming and we’re going to build a wall,” Gullason said. “Last time I thought it won’t happen, can’t happen to me. I learned I was wrong.

“When it starts to get close, do everything you can to be prepared.”

The Town of Princeton remains on alert as both the Tulameen and Similkameen rivers continue to rise. Mayor Spencer Coyne says the Similkameen is of particular concern.

“We expect both rivers to ri

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