The provincial government Nov. 2 announced its intention to work in partnership with First Nations to defer harvest of ancient, rare and priority large stands…
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Overnight fire in Elko extinguished
Members of the South Country’s Fire Departments had another busy night after a fire broke out in an industrial area in Elko overnight. “The fire…
WMA logging must be denied argues Wildsight
Regional environmental and conservation watchdog Wildsight is sounding the alarm on a pitch by Canfor to log in the Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (WMA)….
Wildfire risk reduction ongoing priority for KFD
The City of Kimberley, the province and Canfor spent the winter focusing on wildfire risk reduction by treating hazardous fuel in lower Matthew Creek. The…
Sparwood Mayor provides update on upcoming logging
District of Sparwood Mayor David Wilks has provided an update on logging work adjacent to Sparwood Heights, expected to begin Jan. 18. “Logging will last…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Dec. 1 District of Sparwood council meeting. DELEGATIONS WildSafeBC Kathy Murray, WildSafeBC Community Coordinator, provided…
KNPS alerts Nature Park logging imminent
For the last several months, the Kimberley Nature Park Society (KNPS) has been working with planners from Canfor, a local forest company, on a logging…
Council approves fire department funding application ask
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On September 28, City of Kimberley council held its regular bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Kyle Dalum, Kent Goodwin, Nigel…
What a travesty and a shame for Fernie
Letter to the Editor I am a long-time resident of the beautiful and quaint town of Fernie. Some years ago, it was even more scenic…
Fire in the Trench: past, present and future
Most years, it’s easy to forget about wildfire in the depths of winter. In 2020, the horrific stories and images from Australia have kept the…