The issue is that the river is navigable and therefore falls under a federal act. I think it is pretty hard to close a navigable river.
For that matter, it could be that the running the weir is best at high water levels so those who have the experience and skills will be attracted to the river at that level and shouldn't be turned away because some fools in a Canadian Tire raft ignored common sense and warnings.
I have run several rivers while they were in flood and had advisories to stay off of them. Although when we go, it is pretty remote to begin with so there certainly isn't RCMP officers patrolling the river to advise caution or check to make sure everyone has a life jacket. When we go though, we know the risks and carry/know how to use gear for self rescues. We also use all appropriate safety gear.
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