The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), has issued an EVACUATION ORDER and EVACUATION ALERT in the area northwest of Premiere Lake as hot and dry conditions continue to…
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Hunting regulation changes in response to wildfires
The provincial government is taking action to protect big game wildlife in portions of the Kootenays that were severely affected by wildfires this past summer….
Provincial state of emergency further extended
B.C.’s wildfire-driven provincial state of emergency has been formally extended again, through the end of the day on Sept. 1. This is the third time…
Elephant Hill backfire fiasco needs to be investigated
“Perceptions” by Gerry Warner Wildfires have now scorched more than 5,000 sq. km in B.C., burning more than 100 homes and displacing close to 40,000…
A plea to those backcountry-bound
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb This is the worst wildfire season in British Columbia since 1958. And we’ve still got six to eight weeks of…
Evacuation Alert covers Premier campground
A precautionary evacuation ALERT has been issued for 51 properties in the Island Pond / Premier Lake area as a wildfire continues to burn between Skookumchuck…
Battle continues on Island Pond fire
Wildfires continue to keep Southeast Fire Centre crews busy heading into the final day of July. Three major fires are burning in the region, along…
Six-hour power outage expected
BC Hydro will be making electrical system improvements, affecting various East Kootenay municipalities, throughout the month of June. On Sunday, June 28, from 5 a.m….