Interior Health (IH) is urging people to be prepared and extremely cautious in the backcountry, with continued high and considerable avalanche danger forecasted in many…
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Do not take unnecessary risks in the backcountry
Whatever your activities this summer, remember wildfire crews are working in the bush. The public is asked to be mindful of the needs of B.C.’s…
B.C. asks: prepare for spring flood season
With temperatures rising throughout the province, British Columbians are urged to take steps to prepare for the possibility of flooding. B.C.’s most severe floods usually…
PreparedBC releases Wildfire Preparedness Guide
PreparedBC releases Wildfire Preparedness Guide
Four tips for coping with wildfires, smoky skies
Smoke, evacuations, loss, worry – B.C.’s wildfires affect us all. If you are feeling stressed or anxious, you are not alone. The fear of having…
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5-11
Letter to the Editor In 2017 and 2018, British Columbians were stricken by record-setting flood and fire seasons. The impacts are still being felt in…
Notes from City Hall
Council Meeting Schedule The regular meetings of City of Kimberley council for the month of May will be held on Monday, May 13 and Monday,…
Notes from City Hall
Brownbag Lunch with Mayor McCormick On Wednesday, May 9, and on the second Wednesday of each month, Mayor Don McCormick will host a brown-bag luncheon…
Backcountry avalanche risks and safety tips
As this winter has been unusually snowy, outdoor enthusiasts, such as hikers, skiers, snowshoers, snowboarders and snowmobilers, are urged to check the avalanche forecast before…
Backcountry preparedness and safety tips
There are plenty of opportunities for unforgettable winter experiences throughout British Columbia, and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Minister Responsible for Emergency…