A test of the BC Emergency Alert system will occur at 2:55 p.m. (Mountain time) on Wednesday, May 6, during Emergency Preparedness Week. The test…
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Sandbag station opened in Kimberley
With the potential for high stream flows, City of Kimberley staff have set up a sandbag station for community use behind Centennial Hall at 100…
B.C. testing emergency alert system Nov. 19
The Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness announced this morning there will be a test of the BC Emergency Alert system at 2:55 p.m….
Be safe this B.C. Day long weekend
As the B.C. Day long weekend arrives, people are encouraged to stay informed about wildfire conditions, be prepared and plan travel. Warming summer temperatures and ongoing…
Restoring critical endangered pine species
Faces & Places: Randy Moody Story by Megan Jamison Kootenay Conservation Program Randy Moody, co-founder of the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada (WPEFC), is…
Federal ministry challenged over caribou protections
Environmental groups, including Wildsight, recently sent a letter to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) calling on the ministry to complete critical habitat mapping and…
People encouraged to stay avalanche aware
People in B.C. intending to explore the backcountry are encouraged to be mindful of potential hazards, have a plan and be informed about avalanche safety…
Prepare for the heat wave that’s coming to B.C.
People throughout British Columbia are encouraged to be prepared for heat as many regions of the province will experience high temperatures beginning today, Friday, July…
Be prepared for wildfire risks this long weekend
People enjoying beautiful British Columbia this Canada Day long weekend are strongly urged to use caution and be prepared as warm weather and drought conditions…
Snowpack level report indicates drought ahead
The most recent River Forecast Centre snow survey and water supply bulletin paints a picture of drought ahead for British Columbia. The Ministry of Water,…