UPDATE: Wildfire reported in Hasler Forest Service Road area
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reported a four-hectare wildfire on May 13th in the Hasler Creek Forest Service Road area southwest of Chetwynd.
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Fort St. John and Dawson Creek offer support to Fort Nelson wildfire evacuees
As forest fire evacuations continue in the Fort Nelson region, Fort St. John and Dawson Creek residents and governments continue to offer support and resources.
Inconnu Swim team posts several bests throughout the season as they set to host home meet in May
Fort St. John’s Inconnu Swim Club is set to host their home meet from May 25th to 26th after seeing several swimmers in their age group produce top times throughout this season.
No gas shortage in northeast B.C. right now, says analyst
Canadians for Affordable Energy President Dan McTeague says he hasn’t seen any reports of a gas shortage caused by wildfires in northeast B.C., but that could change at any time.
PRRD awards contract to clean Charlie Lake, Rolla and Kelly Lake wastewater lagoons
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) awarded Lambourne Environmental Ltd. an invitation to tender for cleaning the Charlie Lake, Rolla, and Kelly Lake wastewater lagoons.
UPDATED: Evacuation order issued in Doig River First Nation
Doig River First Nation (DRFN) has issued an evacuation order for its reserve effective immediately due to the 50-hectare wildfire west of the area.
PRRD expands Rolla Sewer treatment upgrades contract to meet provincial regulations
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) expanded the Rolla Sewer treatment upgrades contract with McElhanney Ltd. during its May 2nd board meeting to meet provincial government regulations.Â
Court Report: May 7th to 11th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John provincial court from May 7th to May 11th.
UPDATE: Fire in Doig River area has reached 597 hectares, BCWS says
sent out a Facebook post Monday evening saying wind direction is allowing the fire to expand on the northern and eastern flanks away from the reserve.
Minister of Emergency Management shares update on Fort Nelson wildfires
There’s a chance for volatile wildfire activity near Fort Nelson this afternoon as Highway 97 and Highway 77 remain closed, according to BC Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma.
UPDATE: BCWS expects “extreme fire behaviour” Monday as Parker Lake wildfire grows
The Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson now exceeds 5,000 hectares, but the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says it grew very little overnight.
Learn about birds in the Peace at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum
As the weather warms and animal activity ramps up across the Peace region, two non-profit organizations in Fort St. John are hosting a collaborative event to acquaint residents with wildlife.Â
Evacuation order issued for Patry Creek and Nogah Creek fires
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has upgraded its evacuation alert to an evacuation order for the Patry Creek and Nogah Creek wildfires near Fort Nelson.
UPDATE: North Cameron Lake wildfire grows, says BCWS
According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), a wildfire discovered on May 12th south of Hudson's Hope has already grown to 100 hectares.
BCWS warns Parker Lake wildfire could reach Fort Nelson Monday morning
Experts with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) say the Parker Lake wildfire could reach the city of Fort Nelson on Monday, May 13th.
Fort Nelson braces for ‘last stand’ as high winds expected to push wildfire toward town
Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern B.C. late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire into a dire threat.
Prince George Fire Centre imposes Area Restriction Order near Fort Nelson
The Prince George Fire Centre is taking steps to protect residents from two out-of-control wildfires near Fort Nelson.
MLA Dan Davies supports evacuees amid Parker Lake wildfire crisis
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies says the impact the Parker Lake wildfire is having on Fort Nelson and the surrounding area is “devastating.”
UPDATE Parker Lake wildfire grows beyond 4,000 hectares
The Parker Lake wildfire north of Fort Nelson has grown again, to more than 2,000 hectares.
NRRM pleads for last Fort Nelson residents to evacuate amid increased wildfire risk
“At this time, all residents who are currently remaining within the community are strongly urged to reconsider and evacuate immediately,” the warning reads. “You are our friends, family and neighbors, please stay safe.”Â
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek offer support to Fort Nelson wildfire evacuees
As forest fire evacuations continue in the Fort Nelson region, Fort St. John and Dawson Creek residents and governments continue to offer support and resources.
Inconnu Swim team posts several bests throughout the season as they set to host home meet in May
Fort St. John’s Inconnu Swim Club is set to host their home meet from May 25th to 26th after seeing several swimmers in their age group produce top times throughout this season.
No gas shortage in northeast B.C. right now, says analyst
Canadians for Affordable Energy President Dan McTeague says he hasn’t seen any reports of a gas shortage caused by wildfires in northeast B.C., but that could change at any time.
PRRD awards contract to clean Charlie Lake, Rolla and Kelly Lake wastewater lagoons
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) awarded Lambourne Environmental Ltd. an invitation to tender for cleaning the Charlie Lake, Rolla, and Kelly Lake wastewater lagoons.
UPDATED: Evacuation order issued in Doig River First Nation
Doig River First Nation (DRFN) has issued an evacuation order for its reserve effective immediately due to the 50-hectare wildfire west of the area.
PRRD expands Rolla Sewer treatment upgrades contract to meet provincial regulations
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) expanded the Rolla Sewer treatment upgrades contract with McElhanney Ltd. during its May 2nd board meeting to meet provincial government regulations.Â
Court Report: May 7th to 11th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John provincial court from May 7th to May 11th.
UPDATE: Fire in Doig River area has reached 597 hectares, BCWS says
sent out a Facebook post Monday evening saying wind direction is allowing the fire to expand on the northern and eastern flanks away from the reserve.
Minister of Emergency Management shares update on Fort Nelson wildfires
There’s a chance for volatile wildfire activity near Fort Nelson this afternoon as Highway 97 and Highway 77 remain closed, according to BC Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma.
UPDATE: BCWS expects “extreme fire behaviour” Monday as Parker Lake wildfire grows
The Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson now exceeds 5,000 hectares, but the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says it grew very little overnight.
Learn about birds in the Peace at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum
As the weather warms and animal activity ramps up across the Peace region, two non-profit organizations in Fort St. John are hosting a collaborative event to acquaint residents with wildlife.Â
Evacuation order issued for Patry Creek and Nogah Creek fires
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has upgraded its evacuation alert to an evacuation order for the Patry Creek and Nogah Creek wildfires near Fort Nelson.
UPDATE: North Cameron Lake wildfire grows, says BCWS
According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), a wildfire discovered on May 12th south of Hudson's Hope has already grown to 100 hectares.
BCWS warns Parker Lake wildfire could reach Fort Nelson Monday morning
Experts with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) say the Parker Lake wildfire could reach the city of Fort Nelson on Monday, May 13th.
Fort Nelson braces for ‘last stand’ as high winds expected to push wildfire toward town
Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern B.C. late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire into a dire threat.
Prince George Fire Centre imposes Area Restriction Order near Fort Nelson
The Prince George Fire Centre is taking steps to protect residents from two out-of-control wildfires near Fort Nelson.
MLA Dan Davies supports evacuees amid Parker Lake wildfire crisis
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies says the impact the Parker Lake wildfire is having on Fort Nelson and the surrounding area is “devastating.”
UPDATE Parker Lake wildfire grows beyond 4,000 hectares
The Parker Lake wildfire north of Fort Nelson has grown again, to more than 2,000 hectares.
NRRM pleads for last Fort Nelson residents to evacuate amid increased wildfire risk
“At this time, all residents who are currently remaining within the community are strongly urged to reconsider and evacuate immediately,” the warning reads. “You are our friends, family and neighbors, please stay safe.”Â
