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Scattered showers won’t help B.C. wildfires, wind might

July 14, 2017, Williams Lake, B.C. – Crews battling wildfires in British Columbia prepared for the worst as officials predicted stronger winds over the weekend after a slight reprieve from the weather in recent days. Kevin Skrepnek, chief information officer for the BC Wildfire Service, says the forecast called for sustained winds of 50 kilometres […]

First Nations evade evacuation orders

July 13, 2017, Alexis Creek, B.C. – Cover photo: Pam Alphonse/ Facebook Emergency officials and police are urging British Columbia residents to respect evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires, but some First Nations are standing their ground, successfully protecting their homes and property. The chief of the Tl’etinqox First Nation said RCMP officers told them […]