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Cariboo Fire Centre gives latest details on wildfire situation

Cariboo Fire Centre gives latest details on wildfire situation

There are nine wildfires of note within the region
Xeni Gwet’in First Nation celebrates solar electrical expansion for community

Xeni Gwet’in First Nation celebrates solar electrical expansion for community

A ground breaking ceremony was held June 24, 2021
Update: Highway 20 reopened between Bella Coola Valley and Anahim Lake

Update: Highway 20 reopened between Bella Coola Valley and Anahim Lake

The closure occurred Monday evening July 19 due to the Hotnarko Creek fire
WLFN establishes email to share information regarding former St. Joseph’s Mission investigation

WLFN establishes email to share information regarding former St. Joseph’s Mission investigation

Archival research and review of oral histories underway, ground analysis expected to begin in August
Cariboo Fire Centre urges public to exercise extreme caution due to dry conditions

Cariboo Fire Centre urges public to exercise extreme caution due to dry conditions

Historic heatwave in June has raised fire dangers to critical levels
BC Hydro keeping eye on large wildfire burning near transmission line

BC Hydro keeping eye on large wildfire burning near transmission line

The Brenda Creek wildfire in Central Okanagan is still classified as out of control
There are nine wildfires of note within Cariboo Fire Centre: BCWS

There are nine wildfires of note within Cariboo Fire Centre: BCWS

Latest information on fires in the region provided July 16
Artemis Gold receives early work permit for Blackwater Gold Project

Artemis Gold receives early work permit for Blackwater Gold Project

Permit approved by B.C. Government
Evacuees from 100 Mile area, Ulkatcho First Nation seek shelter, services in Williams Lake

Evacuees from 100 Mile area, Ulkatcho First Nation seek shelter, services in Williams Lake

The ESS Centre is located at Lake City Secondary School Williams Lake Campus on Carson Drive
Mike Wiegele, Blue River heli-skiing industry legend, dies at age 82

Mike Wiegele, Blue River heli-skiing industry legend, dies at age 82

“He had an unparalleled passion for skiing (and) was a fearless entrepreneur.”