No primary structures damaged in Kelly Lake amid wildfire
BC Wildfire Service and the Peace River Regional District report no losses of primary structures in Kelly Lake amid the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
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New evacuation orders and alert issued due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) and County of Grande Prairie have issued more evacuation orders and another evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Dawson Creek’s Emergency Reception Centre closes to ‘process hotel renewals for evacuees’
The Emergency Reception Centre assisting evacuees of the Kiskatinaw wildfire will be closed in Dawson Creek on Saturday, June 7th.
BCWS says Albertans have ‘integrated’ into Kiskatinaw River wildfire suppression operation
Firefighters from Alberta are working alongside the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to deal with the Kiskatinaw River wildfire now that it’s reached the provincial border.
Local poet describes harrowing experience trapped in old septic tank
A woman from Rolla, Donna Kane, partially blames drought conditions in the Peace region for a recent accident that saw her fall into a pit of ice-cold water for more than 20 minutes.
Grande Prairie County evacuation alert expands as Kiskatinaw River wildfire rages
Residents of parts of the County of Grande Prairie are being placed under an expanded evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Wildfires grow in Fort Nelson fire zone
Four fires within the Fort Nelson fire zone have already increased, according to the BCWS, as the weekend's "challenging" weather forecast looms.
‘Leave now’: Residents told to heed evacuation orders or risk ‘fatal’ consequences
The PRRD has reminded residents they must leave immediately if they are put under an evacuation order or risk “fatal” consequences.
New court hearing scheduled for former Dawson Creek councillor
Former Dawson Creek councillor Shaely Wilbur has had her hearing for a breach of trust charge rescheduled to June 24th.
Fire crews set up sprinklers to defend buildings as Kiskatinaw River blaze grows
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the wildfire near the Kiskatinaw River is not currently threatening the community but is growing in its direction.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire set to grow but BCWS says it doesn’t anticipate evacuation alerts for more communities
BCWS says there has been “significant growth” of the Kiskatinaw River fire, which is located south of Dawson Creek toward both the community of Kelly Lake and the B.C.-Alberta border.
‘Challenging’: 70kmph winds expected to drive ‘extreme wildfire behaviour’ over weekend
Wildfire activity in the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson fire zones is anticipated to be “challenging” from June 6th to June 8th due to the increased temperatures and strong winds.
Load restrictions lifted on all provincial Peace region roads
Seasonal load restrictions across the Peace region have been lifted from all provincial highways and roads.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire expected to grow further amid winds forecast
A new wave of evacuees has left Kelly Lake due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire, and that blaze is expected to keep growing.
(UPDATE) Ban on open fires of any size coming into force in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson fire zones
The Prince George Fire Centre has announced a category one fire ban is to be implemented in northeastern fire zones in B.C. from 12 noon on Thursday, June 5th.
Peace River Regional District issues further evacuation orders and alerts due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District has issued second and third evacuation orders and third and fourth evacuation alerts for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Environment Canada issues Fort St. John air quality statement urging caution due to wildfire smoke
People in Fort St. John and other parts of northeastern B.C. are being urged to consider limiting their time outdoors and keeping their windows and doors shut to limit their wildfire smoke exposure.
Court Report: May 26th to 30th
Here are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson Provincial Courts between May 26th and 30th.
(UPDATE) Power outages around Dawson Creek resolved
Power outages have been reported in and around Dawson Creek.
PRRD offers online grant writing courses and workshops to non-profits
The Peace River Regional District in partnership Clear Course Consulting is offering free online grant writing courses and workshops for non-profits.
New evacuation orders and alert issued due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) and County of Grande Prairie have issued more evacuation orders and another evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Dawson Creek’s Emergency Reception Centre closes to ‘process hotel renewals for evacuees’
The Emergency Reception Centre assisting evacuees of the Kiskatinaw wildfire will be closed in Dawson Creek on Saturday, June 7th.
BCWS says Albertans have ‘integrated’ into Kiskatinaw River wildfire suppression operation
Firefighters from Alberta are working alongside the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to deal with the Kiskatinaw River wildfire now that it’s reached the provincial border.
Local poet describes harrowing experience trapped in old septic tank
A woman from Rolla, Donna Kane, partially blames drought conditions in the Peace region for a recent accident that saw her fall into a pit of ice-cold water for more than 20 minutes.
Grande Prairie County evacuation alert expands as Kiskatinaw River wildfire rages
Residents of parts of the County of Grande Prairie are being placed under an expanded evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Wildfires grow in Fort Nelson fire zone
Four fires within the Fort Nelson fire zone have already increased, according to the BCWS, as the weekend's "challenging" weather forecast looms.
‘Leave now’: Residents told to heed evacuation orders or risk ‘fatal’ consequences
The PRRD has reminded residents they must leave immediately if they are put under an evacuation order or risk “fatal” consequences.
New court hearing scheduled for former Dawson Creek councillor
Former Dawson Creek councillor Shaely Wilbur has had her hearing for a breach of trust charge rescheduled to June 24th.
Fire crews set up sprinklers to defend buildings as Kiskatinaw River blaze grows
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the wildfire near the Kiskatinaw River is not currently threatening the community but is growing in its direction.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire set to grow but BCWS says it doesn’t anticipate evacuation alerts for more communities
BCWS says there has been “significant growth” of the Kiskatinaw River fire, which is located south of Dawson Creek toward both the community of Kelly Lake and the B.C.-Alberta border.
‘Challenging’: 70kmph winds expected to drive ‘extreme wildfire behaviour’ over weekend
Wildfire activity in the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson fire zones is anticipated to be “challenging” from June 6th to June 8th due to the increased temperatures and strong winds.
Load restrictions lifted on all provincial Peace region roads
Seasonal load restrictions across the Peace region have been lifted from all provincial highways and roads.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire expected to grow further amid winds forecast
A new wave of evacuees has left Kelly Lake due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire, and that blaze is expected to keep growing.
(UPDATE) Ban on open fires of any size coming into force in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson fire zones
The Prince George Fire Centre has announced a category one fire ban is to be implemented in northeastern fire zones in B.C. from 12 noon on Thursday, June 5th.
Peace River Regional District issues further evacuation orders and alerts due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District has issued second and third evacuation orders and third and fourth evacuation alerts for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Environment Canada issues Fort St. John air quality statement urging caution due to wildfire smoke
People in Fort St. John and other parts of northeastern B.C. are being urged to consider limiting their time outdoors and keeping their windows and doors shut to limit their wildfire smoke exposure.
Court Report: May 26th to 30th
Here are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson Provincial Courts between May 26th and 30th.
(UPDATE) Power outages around Dawson Creek resolved
Power outages have been reported in and around Dawson Creek.
PRRD offers online grant writing courses and workshops to non-profits
The Peace River Regional District in partnership Clear Course Consulting is offering free online grant writing courses and workshops for non-profits.
