Effective at noon on Friday, Oct. 9, Category 3 open burning, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, will once again be permitted throughout the Southeast…
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Forest Practices Board marks 25 years
The Forest Practices Board (FPB) recently released its 2019-20 annual report, which describes the board’s work over the past year and highlights its accomplishments over…
Elk Valley RCMP Report
By Cst. Debra Katerenchuk Elk Valley RCMP responded to 421calls for service between May 26 and June 26. RCMP responded to the following calls: eight…
Escaped fire in Hosmer area leads to fine
Members of the Hosmer Fire Department responded to a quickly spreading grass fire in the Hosmer area this afternoon (April 20). “In spite of the…
More open burning bans coming
Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Thursday, April 16, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout British Columbia to reduce the likelihood of human-caused…
Feedback requested on management of private forests
The public is invited to provide input on a program that helps to ensure the sustainable management of private forests in B.C. “We want to…
Use of drones prohibited near wildfires
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is asking the public to cease flying drones around or over wildfires. BCWS staff were forced to temporarily halt air operations…
Forest Practices Board releases annual report
The B.C. Forest Practices Board last week released its 2017-18 annual report, which summarizes the board’s work over the past fiscal year and highlights its…
Man fined for setting off fireworks
Despite the majority of the fire ban being lifted, a Sparwood man has received a hefty fine under the Wildfire Act. Elk Valley RCMP recently responded…
Provincial state of emergency extended fourth time
B.C.’s wildfire-driven provincial state of emergency has been formally extended again, through the end of day on Sept. 15. This is the fourth time the state…