There are now three wildfires larger than 1,000 ha in size in the East Kootenay. They include the Island Pond fire (estimated at 1,150 ha),…
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Dry lightning sparks new fires
High winds and dry lightning posed a scary combo yesterday evening, July 23, with a couple of new fires the result. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)…
Two new fires from last night’s lightning
Last night’s rain brought some lightning and a couple of new wildfires have sprung up in the East Kootenay. BC Wildfire Service reports there is…
Small fire southeast of Fort Steele
UPDATE: This fire has been knocked down. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reports there is a .3 hectare person-caused fire currently burning to the east…
Lightning sparks new fires in region
The thunderstorm system that rolled over a swath of the East Kootenay last night sparked several new wildfires. There are currently 15 fires burning in…
Centennial of 15 first ascents by Conrad Kain
Bugaboos Teens Climbing Camp 2016 By Brian Patton The year was 1916. Thirty-three year old Conrad Kain was at the peak of his climbing career…