In April 2023 after five years of planning, the Ktunaxa Nation community of ʔaq’am led the Airport Pasture Prescribed Burn project with support from many…
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Wildfire update for the East Kootenay for July 28
The following is an update of the fires-of-note and other large wildfires in the East Kootenay for July 28, from information reported by BC Wildfire…
St. Mary River wildfire now 2,601 ha
New fire in Gilnockie Provincial Park area BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) this afternoon reports the St. Mary River Wildfire in ʔaq̓am has tripled in size…
Another smoky skies warning for the South Country
Environment Canada has issued another Smoky Skies Bulletin July 20 for the Cranbrook and Kimberley areas, thanks to heavy localized smoke from the 850 hectares…
Fake gofundme accounts seek to profit from ʔaq’am fire
ʔaq’am Community Nasuʔkin (Chief) Joe Pierre Jr. this afternoon reported that a couple of gofundme accounts have been opened, stating they are raising funds for the…
St. Mary wildfire and evacuation alerts expand
Fort Steele Heritage Town now on evacuation alert The BC Wildfire Service this afternoon (July 18) reports the out-of-control St. Mary River Wildfire in ʔaq’am…
Evacuation Alert area expanded for St. Mary River Wildfire
With the continued growth of the St. Mary River wildfire, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), in cooperation with ʔaq’am, early this morning expanded…
Evacuation Alert issued For Campsall Road area
All scheduled flights in and out of the Canadian Rockies International Airport have been cancelled until further notice The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK)…