It's back — Smoky Skies Bulletin includes West Kootenay, Boundary
Smoke from wildfires has forced the Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration with the Interior and Northern Health Authorities to issue a Smoky Skies Bulletin for most of the Central and Southern Interior of the province.. The Smoky Skies Bulletin includes: 100 Mile, Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake,...
Rain helps firefighters bid to control local wildfires
Cooler, wetter weather has helped BC Wildfire Service crews get a bit of a handle on some of the local fires in the West Kootenay. Approximately 15 kilometres north of Nelson, 10-15 mm of precipitation allowed firefighters to gain a bit of a reprieve with the Kokanee Creek wildfire. “The weather has been extremely helpful in...
Mother Nature helps slow growth of wildfires — Shambhala Music Festival good to go for Sunday night
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting a bit of good news with regards to the Kokanee Creek fire as the blaze did not register any “significant growth overnight.” The wildfire that was sparked by lightning Saturday afternoon quickly increased to an estimated 70 hectares. However, BC Wildfire Service said the fire ...
Only a few more sleeps for the Grand Forks Park in the Park Car Show
There’s only a few more sleeps before car buffs open presents for the fifth annual Grand Forks Park in the Park Show in the Boundary City, August 18-20. “Grand Forks Park in the Park is very happy to be going in to its fifth year of hosting a car show in the picturesque Grand Forks, BC City Park,” said organizers. “ . . ....
RCMP Warn About Cops for Kids Phone Calls
Southern Interior RCMP are warning the public of telephone solicitations in the name of Cops for Kids that could be circulating throughout the Southeast District and other parts of the province. The RCMP report separate calls are being received of suspicious phone soliciting in addition to aggressive and high pressure type ...
Whispers shouts loud and earns six-month reprieve on eviction notice
A whisper has grown into a shout this week as one of Grand Fork’s premier social service centres pushed back against its municipal government. This week Whispers of Hope Benevolence Society — and Boundary Emergency and Transitional Housing Society — said no to a decree by the City of Grand Forks to stop operations in the...
UPDATED: Kokanee Creek fires prompt RDCK to issue Evacuation Alert for some North Shore properties
The Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operations Centre has placed 135 properties between Sitkum Creek and the Crescent Bay area on the North Shore on Evacuation Alert following the report of two wildfires north of Nelson Saturday afternoon. "Due to weather conditions and the fire’s close proximity ...
McCormick Creek wildfire forces Shambhala Music Festival to close one day early
The McCormick Creek wildfire burning 20 kilometers south of Salmo in the Pend O’reille region has forced the Shambhala organizers to close down the 20th annual electronic music festival one day early — a decision that could cost upwards of $500,000.. The decision was made following extensive consultation Saturday between the...
Boaters interfering with firefighting prompts Pend D'Oreille River and road restriction
In a media release late Friday, the Southeast Fire Centre said effective immediately, the BC Wildfire Service is restricting boat access on the Pend D'Oreille River due to boaters interfering with firefighting aircraft. As well, public access is restricted along the Pend D'Oreille Road from the Seven Mile Dam at Waneta - east...
UPDATED: EVACUATION ORDER Issued for Nelway Area, EVACUATION ALERT now includes Shambhala Music Festival after McCormick Creek Wildfire jumps Salmo River
In a media release Saturday morning, the Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operations Centrel reports that BC Wildfire said the McCormick Creek wildfire has jumped the Salmo River toward the Shambhala Music Festival and is also moving in an easterly direction towards the community of Nelway. “The fire is...
