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Canal Flats erecting new highway entry sign
The Village of Canal Flats reported this morning that it is getting a second new highway entrance sign. A new south entrance sign will complement…
Power outages in Elkford July 7 and 9
BC Hydro has informed the District of Elkford about a pair of upcoming planned outages for Elkford on July 7 and 9. BC Hydro is…
Extreme heat leads to record-breaking electricity demand
BC Hydro set a new record for the highest summer peak hourly demand – the hour customers use the most electricity – on Saturday night…
BC Hydro says province can handle heat wave
With high temperatures predicted for B.C. and much of western North America this weekend, concerns are being raised about the larger western grid – which…
Improving fish passage in the Elk River watershed
The FWCP approves $5.7 million for 43 regional fish and wildlife projects A new initiative led by the Canadian Wildlife Federation with funding from the…
Grass fire at Panorama quickly contained
A grassfire in the Panorama Mountain Resort area has been quickly extinguished by members of the Panorama Fire Department today. The fire and a localized…
Adopt A Creek program at work
Grade 3 students at Highlands Elementary School took part in the Adopt A Creek program with Columbia Outdoor School in May at Idlewild Lake. The…
Backyard electrical contact incidents up during pandemic
A new BC Hydro report finds a concerning trend – electrical contact incidents involving ‘backyard loggers’ are up 30% since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The…
Green thumbs not always green
New research finds that many British Columbians are unintentionally contributing to climate change with their yard maintenance choices despite their strong desire to reduce their…