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McLeese Lake home destroyed by fire Monday, Aug. 22

McLeese Lake home destroyed by fire Monday, Aug. 22

“We arrived and it was completely engulfed,” said Ian Hicks, McLeese Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Thieves siphon 13,000 litres of diesel from School District 27 100 Mile works yard

Thieves siphon 13,000 litres of diesel from School District 27 100 Mile works yard

Police called to 100 Mile House School District 27 yard last Monday
Missing Bella Coola River kayaker located safe and sound by search and rescue

Missing Bella Coola River kayaker located safe and sound by search and rescue

The kayaker self-rescued after being caught up in a large logjam Saturday Aug. 20
Crews make good progress on lightning-caused fires in Cariboo Fire Centre

Crews make good progress on lightning-caused fires in Cariboo Fire Centre

Since Friday (Aug. 19) crews responded to 29 lightning-caused wildfires
Watch for bats moving about as young start to fly

Watch for bats moving about as young start to fly

Bats may show up in unusual places this time of year, some things to know
Migration season arrives at the Tatlayoko Lake Bird Observatory

Migration season arrives at the Tatlayoko Lake Bird Observatory

Banders returned at the beginning of August
Lightning storm sparks new wildfires in Cariboo Fire Centre

Lightning storm sparks new wildfires in Cariboo Fire Centre

Crews are on scene at two fires east of Churn Creek
Nuxalk gets $879K to re-establish historic Bella Coola/Kimsquit Eulachon Grease Trail

Nuxalk gets $879K to re-establish historic Bella Coola/Kimsquit Eulachon Grease Trail

The funding is through the B.C. rural development grant program
Williams Lake fire chief makes move to oversee Abbotsford fire rescue services

Williams Lake fire chief makes move to oversee Abbotsford fire rescue services

Erick Peterson has been leading the Williams Lake Fire Department for the past four years
Heat warning issued for Kitimat, Terrace and Central Coast

Heat warning issued for Kitimat, Terrace and Central Coast

Temperature expected to go up to 30 degrees between Aug. 17 and 19