Advertisement

Search Results for: site c

Smoke from the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. (BCWS)
PRRD looks to create ‘resiliency centre’ as it maintains wildfire evacuation orders and alerts

As wildfires continue to burn in the Peace region, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is preparing to create a ‘resiliency centre’ in Dawson Creek.

Doig River First Nation acquires majority stake in ecological restoration company

Doig River First Nation has acquired a majority interest in Fort St. John-based Blackbird Environmental.

Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi’s invitation to G7 summit
Grande Prairie relaxes evacuation alerts and orders for Kiskatinaw River fire

The County of Grande Prairie has changed the boundaries of its evacuation alert and order for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.

File image of rain. (Nick Nice/Unsplash)
Warning of flood risk in Dawson Creek with rainfall forecast

People in Dawson Creek are being warned of the risk of flooding over the next few days.

Smoke from the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. (BCWS)
New evacuation alert issued due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued a new evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.

The Pocket Knife Creek wildfire burns south of Fort Nelson on June 8th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. Wildfire Service)
Prophet River First Nation announces event cancellations due to wildfires

Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) has postponed several events scheduled this week as wildfires rage in northeast B.C.

Blizzard Bicycle Club road race ‘another epic battle’

Riders from Blizzard Bicycle Club had all they could handle - including from Mother Nature - during their road race on Sunday, June 8th.

Smoke from the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. (BCWS)
New evacuation alert issued as firefighters continue battling Kiskatinaw River wildfire

A new evacuation alert has been issued as the Kiskatinaw River wildfire continues to rage.

PGFC expands area restriction boundaries for Pocket Knife Creek fire

As the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire continues to grow and raise concerns for residents’ health and safety, the Prince George Fire Centre (PGFC) is taking action by expanding its area restriction.

Pediatric ward closure in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals
Cover photo for the weekly review
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: The Block Party is Back

In this edition of the Weekly Review, the Moose FM Block Party is back on the street. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.

Smoke from the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. (BCWS)
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. 

The area under restriction due to the Goodlow wildfire. (BCWS)
Area restriction implemented for Goodlow fire

An area restriction came into effect on June 6th near the Alces River due to the Goodlow wildfire in the area. 

The Kiskatinaw River wildfire burns south of Dawson Creek, B.C. in this Thursday, June 5, 2025 handout photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. Wildfire Service)
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.

Plumes of smoke from the wildfire near Kiskatinaw River are seen from the air near Tumbler Ridge, B.C. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BCWS)
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.

Alces River wildfire evacuation alert issued by PRRD

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued an evacuation alert due to the wildfire in the Goodlow area by the Alces River.

Fort Nelson First Nation issues evacuation order for Fontas area

Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) has announced an evacuation order of the Fontas area due to a wildfire where the Sikanni River and Fort Nelson River meets.

The wildfire near Summit Lake. (BCWS)
NRRM issues evacuation order, extends alert due to Summit Lake wildfire

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has issued an evacuation order and extended an evacuation alert due to the wildfire near Summit Lake, along Highway 97 (the Alaska Highway).

B.C. gives green light to LNG pipeline, with no need for new environmental assessment
Close the CTA