Shifting winds, cooler temperatures helping firefighters at Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Firefighters took advantage of favourable weather conditions Saturday to make headway on an out-of-control wildfire.
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Area restrictions go into place near the West Kiskatinaw and Peavine Creek wildfires
The B.C. Wildfire Service is implementing area restrictions due to the West Kiskatinaw and Peavine Creek wildfires.
West Kiskatinaw wildfire four to five kilometres from Tumbler Ridge
The West Kiskatinaw wildfire is approximately four or five kilometres from Tumbler Ridge, according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS).
PRRD reevaluating NCLGA membership
The Peace River Regional District held a discussion at their June 8 board meeting on whether to reapply for membership in the North Central Local Government Association in 2024.
More crews being deployed to South Peace Complex
More crews are being deployed to the South Peace Complex, comprising the West Kiskatinaw River and Peavine Creek fires, as the wildfires continue to grow.
Northeast B.C. to be impacted by wildfire smoke over next 24 to 48 hours.
Due to the wildfire smoke in the area, a special air quality statement has been issued in Northeastern B.C., including Fort St. John.
UPDATE: PRRD evacuation order for Donnie Creek wildfire cancelled, restriction order in place
The Peace River Regional District has cancelled its evacuation order for the Donnie Creek Wildfire, although the area is now under an area restriction order managed by the BC Wildfire Service.
Treaty Land Sharing Network intends to build relationships, not access land without permission
The intent of bringing a Treaty Land Sharing Network to the Peace Region is to build relationships between local First Nations and landholders.
North Peace residents banded together to protect properties from Stoddart Creek wildfire
Despite the Stoddart Creek wildfire now being held, a Rose Prairie man says rural residents worked together to protect each other’s homes when it was first discovered.
Coastal GasLink nearly 89% complete
Coastal GasLink (CGL) is 88.4 per cent complete, according to May’s construction update.
Regional business liaison positions approved across Northern B.C.
Northern Development has approved 13 applications for regional business liaisons across nine organizations in B.C.
Saulteau First Nations receiving funding for sledding hill, ice rink
Saulteau First Nations is receiving $20,000 from the provincial government to build a sledding hill and ice rink.
UPDATE: Donnie Creek wildfire has burned more land than all of province last summer
The Donnie Creek wildfire’s size is larger than the overall amount of hectares burned in the province last summer, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
BCWS hands operational control of North Peace Complex to PG Fire Centre
The Prince George Fire Centre (PGFC) said Monday that the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is winding down the number of resources responding to fires in the North Peace Complex due to reduced wildfire activity.
Arts North East extends deadlines for Open Sky exhibition due to wildfires
Arts North East has extended the deadline for its Open Sky exhibition, Youth Art exhibition, and the Open Sky Artist in Residence program due to wildfires in the region.
No significant fire behaviour anticipated for the North Peace this weekend: BCWS
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said Friday that crews don't expect any concerning fire activity from any of the wildfires in the North Peace Complex over the weekend.
UPDATE: PRRD to provide temporary electric fencing for wildfire damage
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is providing temporary electric fencing for those whose fences were lost or damaged due to the recent wildfires.
Fires continue to show limited growth in Peace region
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to respond to wildfires in the region, which continue to show limited growth.
Oil and gas operations must suspend water diversions in some rivers in northeast: BCER
Oil and gas companies operating in the Peace River and Liard River watersheds are being advised to immediately suspend diversions due to low water levels.
Rain reduced fire behaviour in Peace region
Wildfires in the Peace region have exhibited minimal fire behaviour after the rainfall earlier in the week, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Area restrictions go into place near the West Kiskatinaw and Peavine Creek wildfires
The B.C. Wildfire Service is implementing area restrictions due to the West Kiskatinaw and Peavine Creek wildfires.
West Kiskatinaw wildfire four to five kilometres from Tumbler Ridge
The West Kiskatinaw wildfire is approximately four or five kilometres from Tumbler Ridge, according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS).
PRRD reevaluating NCLGA membership
The Peace River Regional District held a discussion at their June 8 board meeting on whether to reapply for membership in the North Central Local Government Association in 2024.
More crews being deployed to South Peace Complex
More crews are being deployed to the South Peace Complex, comprising the West Kiskatinaw River and Peavine Creek fires, as the wildfires continue to grow.
Northeast B.C. to be impacted by wildfire smoke over next 24 to 48 hours.
Due to the wildfire smoke in the area, a special air quality statement has been issued in Northeastern B.C., including Fort St. John.
UPDATE: PRRD evacuation order for Donnie Creek wildfire cancelled, restriction order in place
The Peace River Regional District has cancelled its evacuation order for the Donnie Creek Wildfire, although the area is now under an area restriction order managed by the BC Wildfire Service.
Treaty Land Sharing Network intends to build relationships, not access land without permission
The intent of bringing a Treaty Land Sharing Network to the Peace Region is to build relationships between local First Nations and landholders.
North Peace residents banded together to protect properties from Stoddart Creek wildfire
Despite the Stoddart Creek wildfire now being held, a Rose Prairie man says rural residents worked together to protect each other’s homes when it was first discovered.
Coastal GasLink nearly 89% complete
Coastal GasLink (CGL) is 88.4 per cent complete, according to May’s construction update.
Regional business liaison positions approved across Northern B.C.
Northern Development has approved 13 applications for regional business liaisons across nine organizations in B.C.
Saulteau First Nations receiving funding for sledding hill, ice rink
Saulteau First Nations is receiving $20,000 from the provincial government to build a sledding hill and ice rink.
UPDATE: Donnie Creek wildfire has burned more land than all of province last summer
The Donnie Creek wildfire’s size is larger than the overall amount of hectares burned in the province last summer, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
BCWS hands operational control of North Peace Complex to PG Fire Centre
The Prince George Fire Centre (PGFC) said Monday that the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is winding down the number of resources responding to fires in the North Peace Complex due to reduced wildfire activity.
Arts North East extends deadlines for Open Sky exhibition due to wildfires
Arts North East has extended the deadline for its Open Sky exhibition, Youth Art exhibition, and the Open Sky Artist in Residence program due to wildfires in the region.
No significant fire behaviour anticipated for the North Peace this weekend: BCWS
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said Friday that crews don't expect any concerning fire activity from any of the wildfires in the North Peace Complex over the weekend.
UPDATE: PRRD to provide temporary electric fencing for wildfire damage
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is providing temporary electric fencing for those whose fences were lost or damaged due to the recent wildfires.
Fires continue to show limited growth in Peace region
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to respond to wildfires in the region, which continue to show limited growth.
Oil and gas operations must suspend water diversions in some rivers in northeast: BCER
Oil and gas companies operating in the Peace River and Liard River watersheds are being advised to immediately suspend diversions due to low water levels.
Rain reduced fire behaviour in Peace region
Wildfires in the Peace region have exhibited minimal fire behaviour after the rainfall earlier in the week, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
