The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has wrapped up its highly successful Firefighter Work Experience Pilot Program (WEP). “This year’s Work Experience Program was…
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Extensive damage from Jaffray structure fire
Members of the South Country Fire Departments responded to a structure fire in Jaffray Saturday afternoon (Dec. 7). “The homeowners took quick action and had…
Firefighter recruitment underway for RDEK departments
A firefighter recruitment drive is underway for the Columbia Valley and Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Services and the Regional District of East…
Structure fire in Tie Lake area contained
Firefighters have contained a fire in a home on Thistle Road in the Tie Lake area. “We received an alarm call from a home on…
Firefighters extinguish grassfire near Baynes Lake
A grassfire along Jaffray Baynes Lake Road was contained and extinguished late last night near Baynes Lake. “The suspected cause of the fire is believed…
Firefighters respond to Tie Lake Transfer Station fire
Members of the Jaffray Fire Department are currently responding to a fire at the Tie Lake Transfer Station. “The fire broke out in one of…
South Country firefighters respond to vehicle fire
Highway 3/93 west of Jaffray was closed briefly late yesterday afternoon (July 11) due to a vehicle fire. “When we arrived on scene, we found…