Residents and businesses around Kootenay Lake will face reduced ferry service for nearly a month as the Osprey 2000 is taken out of operation for spring maintenance.
The vessel will be out of service from April 7 to May 5 for scheduled refit work, according to ferry operator Western Pacific Marine.
“Due to new Transport Canada regulatory requirements, this spring’s refit has been extended to allow for necessary and time sensitive upgrades to the vessel,” the company said.
During that period, the smaller-capacity MV Balfour will run on the regular winter schedule between Balfour and Kootenay Bay.
The reduced capacity and schedule are expected to increase wait times and limit travel flexibility for commuters, commercial drivers and residents who rely on the ferry as a key link across the lake.
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