WARNING: As of December 4th Couriers are refusing or delaying pickups due to the Canada Post strike they are over whelmed and this likely will impact all orders.

Firefighting efforts contain Kaleden wildfire – Globalnews.ca

Globalnews.ca Firefighting efforts contain Kaleden wildfireGlobalnews.caThe Kaleden wildfire south of Penticton is holding at 6.5 hectares and officials do not expect it to spread. Kaleden resident Mike Webb was out on Skaha Lake with his family when he saw the smoke and flames. “It looked like at first that top ridge was …Your view: Readers’ […]

Wildfire funding: One wet year does not justify cuts to federal firefighting funds or crews – The Journal

The Journal Wildfire funding: One wet year does not justify cuts to federal firefighting funds or crewsThe JournalSo, in a time when the president is proposing deep budget cuts and the GOP-controlled congress is likely to agree with many of them, it is essential that federal wildfire mitigation and firefighting funding be preserved. Elected officials […]

Arizona man arrested for flying drone over wildfire, hindering firefighting aircraft – Globalnews.ca

Globalnews.ca Arizona man arrested for flying drone over wildfire, hindering firefighting aircraftGlobalnews.caA man accused of flying a drone over a major Arizona wildfire has been arrested, with authorities saying he interrupted firefighting efforts on a blaze that has forced thousands of people from their homes. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said …Arrest made in drone […]