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Stay safe during B.C. Day long weekend

Be prepared, check fire restrictions and road conditions As people prepare for the B.C. Day long weekend, the provincial government is asking for safety and…

Wildfire preparedness is vital: CFES

As wildfires begin to pop up around the region and the province, taking simple, proactive steps now will not only help protect your family, your…

When El Niño returns, wildfire risk can rise: BC Hydro

With El Niño expected to bring hotter and drier conditions later this year, BC Hydro is encouraging customers to take steps now to prepare for a potentially…

Communities strengthen wildfire preparedness efforts

Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of B.C. help Basin communities reduce wildfire risk Communities across the Columbia Basin are taking concrete steps to reduce…

Fuel management project underway in Elkford

Starting in the Dawson Place area As of today, November 12, the District of Elkford has begun a fuel management project in Area 58B (Dawson…

FireSmart events at Lakeview Meadows

Two FireSmart events are underway and planned for Lakeview Meadows (in Windermere). The first is curbside chipping, which began Oct. 1 and runs until Oct….

Travel safely this Labour Day long weekend

As people in B.C. prepare to celebrate the Labour Day long weekend before students return to school, people are encouraged to plan ahead, stay safe…

Sparwood FireSmart open house August 7

Are you interested in learning more about FireSmart and the FireSmart 101 program? If so, we welcome you to join us on Thursday, August 7…

Kimberley and Creston getting FESBC funds

Communities and workers throughout British Columbia are benefiting from 64 new Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest…