By Mayor David Wilks As we look toward the future, 2025 served as an important year of engagement, planning and progress. District of Sparwood council…
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FireSmart BC launches back-to-school campaign
Aims to equip B.C. students with Wildfire Safety Skills As students across British Columbia return to the classroom, FireSmart BC is launching a province-wide campaign…
FireSmart is more than a set of guidelines
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial (July 2025) By David Wilks As wildfires continue to pose a growing threat across British Columbia, the District of Sparwood remains committed…
Ember Stomp returns to Jaffray this month
The East Kootenay FireSmart Program will be hosting the second annual ‘Ember Stomp’ Wildfire Preparedness Event on April 25. “We are inviting all residents to…
Rotary Pen for Cranbrook Fire Chief
As a Rotary Club of Cranbrook BC member it was an honour to present Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services Chief Scott Driver with the coveted ‘Rotary Pen’…
Elkford introduces FireSmart representative
FireSmart leads the development of resources and programs to help Canadians increase resilience to wildfire, and FireSmart BC is the provincial program committed to helping…
FireSmart BC launches new wildfire prevention campaign
FireSmart BC, the provincial program committed to helping British Columbians reduce their wildfire risk, recently launched a new campaign reminding residents that everyday chores make…
Be ready for risk of wildfires over the long weekend
Sustained high temperatures throughout British Columbia this week are increasing the potential for wildfires. Residents, travellers and campers should be prepared for wildfire and heat,…
Wildfire risk reduction projects start February 22
In partnership with the Province of British Columbia and FireSmart BC, the City of Cranbrook will be performing wildfire risk reduction projects on three different…
Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe out there
As the weather continues to warm up in many parts of the province, British Columbians are being urged to do their part to prevent human-caused…