By Peter Christensen Op-Ed Commentary How many times have we heard doomsday prophets ask if we believe in climate change? Putting the question this way…
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Forecasted winds prompt Evacuation Alert expansion
With wind gusts of up to 80 kilometres per hour forecasted tonight and the potential for increased fire behaviour and growth, the Regional District of…
Out-of-control Doctor Creek fire grows to 70 square km
British Columbia’s largest wildfire, the Doctor Creek fire 25 km southwest of Canal Flats, continues to grow – now estimated at 7,000 ha, or 70-square-kilometres….
Evacuation order partially rescinded
As crews continue to make progress on the Doctor Creek fire southwest of Canal Flats, the Evacuation Order has been partially rescinded and downgraded to…
Fire reported south of Sparwood
BC Wildfire Service August 30 reports a new fire about two km south of Sparwood, near Crahan Creek. The suspected human caused fire is estimated…
BC SPCA offers emergency boarding for evacuee pets
As the Doctor Creek fire continues to burn southwest of Canal Flats, the East Kootenay BC SPCA is offering its support and services to affected pet guardians. The…
New fire reported near Spur Valley Sunday
The BC Wildfire Service August 24 reports a new fire north of Kindersley Creek, about 1.2 km from Spur Valley, was discovered Sunday, August 23….
Smoky skies bulletin issued
Wildfire smoke from local and distant fires has prompted the BC government, Interior Health and First Nation Health Authority to issue a smoky skies bulletin…
10 wildfires now burning in the region
BC Wildfire Service today (August 20) reports 10 wildfires in the East Kootenay, including the expanding Doctor Creek fire, which has forced an evacuation order…