The District of Invermere has issued a Wildfire Risk Reduction Notice about an upcoming prescribed burn along the eastern side of the CastleRock subdivision. This…
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Travel safely this Labour Day long weekend
As people in B.C. prepare to celebrate the Labour Day long weekend before students return to school, people are encouraged to plan ahead, stay safe…
Region drying out as heat wave continues
Much of the province is under a prolonged heat wave, which began Thursday (August 21) and is set to last eight to 10 days. These…
Woodlots BC to lead wildfire risk reduction efforts
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) recently approved up to $1.7 million to the Woodlot Product Development Council (Woodlots BC) to carry out wildfire…
Water mapping helps rural B.C. prepare for wildfires
As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, rural communities in British Columbia are turning to a proactive, made-in-B.C. solution: mapping water sources in advance…
Category 2 open fire prohibition begins July 11
Effective at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, July 11, Category 2 open fire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, including the Rocky…
Plan ahead and be safe Canada Day weekend
As people make plans for the Canada Day weekend, it’s important to be prepared and stay safe as warm temperatures, dry conditions and wildfire risk…
Firefighters aid BCWS to contain fire near city’s edge
The Cranbrook Fire Department responded to an interface fire on Tuesday, June 10, at the edge of the City of Cranbrook’s northern boundary alongside the…
Category 3 open fire prohibition begins May 30 in the SFC
Effective at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, May 30, Category 3 open fire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre (SFC), which includes…
Kimberley and Creston getting FESBC funds
Communities and workers throughout British Columbia are benefiting from 64 new Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest…