Peavine Creek wildfire now being held
The Peavine Creek wildfire is now being held, meaning the fire is not likely to spread beyond predetermined boundaries under current conditions, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).Â
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Kelly Lake forming central government
A management and community development society based out of Kelly Lake is in the early stage of forming a central government for the community.Â
Special air quality statement ends for Peace River region, Fort Nelson
The special air quality statement issued on June 8th has ended for northeast British Columbia.
PRRD sets date for meeting on Treaty Land Sharing Networks
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has set a date for a special committee meeting to address items, including the Treaty Land Sharing Network, after the initial meeting was deferred earlier this month.
Tumbler Ridge mayor intends to address lack of support for evacuees in Alberta
Despite Tumbler Ridge residents being able to return home this week, mayor Darryl Krakowka still intends to address the issue of residents not being able to receive support after evacuating to Alberta due to a nearby wildfire.
Forecasted winds may affect fires near Tumbler Ridge
Wildfire crews could expect increased fire behaviour on the South Peace Complex due to high winds in the forecast.
Quality Wind Farm receives minor damages from wildfire
Quality Wind Farm, located near Tumbler Ridge, received minor overall damage due to the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Low fire behaviour allows Tumbler Ridge residents to return home
Low fire behaviour on the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire has allowed Tumbler Ridge residents to return home, though the community is still on evacuation alert.
Changes to evacuation orders, alerts in Peace region
The Peace River Regional District shared several changes to evacuation orders and alerts surrounding the West Kiskatinaw River and Peavine Creek wildfires.
Donnie Creek wildfire grows over 500,000 hectares
The Donnie Creek wildfire is now 506,692 hectares, only 14,320 hectares less than B.C.’s largest wildfire in history, according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS)
UPDATE: Tumbler Ridge downgrades evacuation order to alert
The District of Tumbler Ridge has rescinded the evacuation order issued on June 8th.
Northern B.C. residents encouraged to participate in transportation survey
The survey is a part of Northern Development's Northern Inter-Community Transportation Study, which is currently underway.
Donnie Creek wildfire receives only six millimetres of rain
The Donnie Creek wildfire, part of the Donnie Creek Complex, only received about six millimetres of rain, despite rainfall diminishing wildfire behaviour in the South Peace Complex, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Tumbler Ridge evacuees denied assistance in Alberta
Tumbler Ridge residents who chose to evacuate to Alberta were surprised to learn they wouldn’t be receiving any emergency support services (ESS) outside of B.C.
Rain diminishing fire behaviour near Tumbler Ridge
The rain in the Tumbler Ridge area is expected to diminish wildfire behaviour in the South Peace Complex for at least a few days, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Tumbler Ridge residents may be able to return home soon: BCWS
Tumbler Ridge residents may be able to return home in a matter of days due to decreased wildfire activity.
Handful of Tumbler Ridge residents helping evacuees
Approximately 20 Tumbler Ridge residents have decided to stay behind, and a handful of them have been helping evacuees.
PRRD to issue letter of support for women’s ministry
The recommendation was passed by the PRRD at their June 8th board meeting and passed unanimously.
Thunderstorms expected in Peace region Tuesday afternoon
According to Environment Canada, rain, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected in the Peace region from late Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday.
New evacuation orders and alerts issued for Donnie Creek wildifre
The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order and a new evacuation alert for properties near the Donnie Creek
Kelly Lake forming central government
A management and community development society based out of Kelly Lake is in the early stage of forming a central government for the community.Â
Special air quality statement ends for Peace River region, Fort Nelson
The special air quality statement issued on June 8th has ended for northeast British Columbia.
PRRD sets date for meeting on Treaty Land Sharing Networks
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has set a date for a special committee meeting to address items, including the Treaty Land Sharing Network, after the initial meeting was deferred earlier this month.
Tumbler Ridge mayor intends to address lack of support for evacuees in Alberta
Despite Tumbler Ridge residents being able to return home this week, mayor Darryl Krakowka still intends to address the issue of residents not being able to receive support after evacuating to Alberta due to a nearby wildfire.
Forecasted winds may affect fires near Tumbler Ridge
Wildfire crews could expect increased fire behaviour on the South Peace Complex due to high winds in the forecast.
Quality Wind Farm receives minor damages from wildfire
Quality Wind Farm, located near Tumbler Ridge, received minor overall damage due to the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Low fire behaviour allows Tumbler Ridge residents to return home
Low fire behaviour on the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire has allowed Tumbler Ridge residents to return home, though the community is still on evacuation alert.
Changes to evacuation orders, alerts in Peace region
The Peace River Regional District shared several changes to evacuation orders and alerts surrounding the West Kiskatinaw River and Peavine Creek wildfires.
Donnie Creek wildfire grows over 500,000 hectares
The Donnie Creek wildfire is now 506,692 hectares, only 14,320 hectares less than B.C.’s largest wildfire in history, according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS)
UPDATE: Tumbler Ridge downgrades evacuation order to alert
The District of Tumbler Ridge has rescinded the evacuation order issued on June 8th.
Northern B.C. residents encouraged to participate in transportation survey
The survey is a part of Northern Development's Northern Inter-Community Transportation Study, which is currently underway.
Donnie Creek wildfire receives only six millimetres of rain
The Donnie Creek wildfire, part of the Donnie Creek Complex, only received about six millimetres of rain, despite rainfall diminishing wildfire behaviour in the South Peace Complex, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Tumbler Ridge evacuees denied assistance in Alberta
Tumbler Ridge residents who chose to evacuate to Alberta were surprised to learn they wouldn’t be receiving any emergency support services (ESS) outside of B.C.
Rain diminishing fire behaviour near Tumbler Ridge
The rain in the Tumbler Ridge area is expected to diminish wildfire behaviour in the South Peace Complex for at least a few days, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Tumbler Ridge residents may be able to return home soon: BCWS
Tumbler Ridge residents may be able to return home in a matter of days due to decreased wildfire activity.
Handful of Tumbler Ridge residents helping evacuees
Approximately 20 Tumbler Ridge residents have decided to stay behind, and a handful of them have been helping evacuees.
PRRD to issue letter of support for women’s ministry
The recommendation was passed by the PRRD at their June 8th board meeting and passed unanimously.
Thunderstorms expected in Peace region Tuesday afternoon
According to Environment Canada, rain, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected in the Peace region from late Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday.
New evacuation orders and alerts issued for Donnie Creek wildifre
The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order and a new evacuation alert for properties near the Donnie Creek
