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,...
Balfour's Brendon Makeiv eager to tee it up at the BC Juvenile Golf Championships hosted by Granite Pointe
Granite Pointe at Nelson will be filled with many young golfers as a field of 80 takes to the Rosemont track Tuesday for a practice round in preparation for the 2017 BC Juvenile Golf Championships. The 54-hole tournament begins Wednesday. One of the players on the course is Brendon Makeiv of the Balfour Course. In […]
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 ...
Vehicle roll-over sends three to hospital Saturday
Three people have been sent to hospital with serious injuries after a car accident Saturday, according to Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio. The accident involved one vehicle with three people inside. The vehicle rolled over near Rialto Creek forest service road, about nine kms off Broadwater Road in Robson, late Saturday afternoon. Robson and Castlegar […]
RDCK update on wildfires of note for Aug. 12
McCormick Creek Wildfire 20 kilometres SW of Salmo in the Pend d’Oreille area Size: Approximately 350 hectares. Crews are focusing efforts on establishing guard. Depending on weather conditions, more smoke may be visible from this fire as a result of burn-off operations which are necessary for containment efforts. RDCK Structural Protection Unit (including four Castlegar […]
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...
Shambhala to close early due to wildfire
Shambhala orghanizers sent out the following release in an email Saturday afternoon: Due to the McCormick Creek wildlife and after consulting with the local government Shambhala Music Festival Ltd. has decided to issue an early closure this year. While there is no immediate threat to the festival or its attendees, we believe it to be […]
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...
