Tag: Meadow Creek

Area restrictions lifted for Hope Creek and Poplar Creek wildfire areas

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
Area restrictions around two West Kootenay wildfires have been lifted due to decreased fire activity.  

Evacuation alert issued for Poplar Creek wildfire

Wildfires Kate Brown -
An evacuation alert has been issued for 30 properties in the Poplar Creek area, about 60 kilometres north of Kaslo, as crews respond to a growing wildfire.

Area restriction in effect for Poplar Creek area

Wildfires Kate Brown -
The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Poplar Creek wildfire. The wildfire is estimated at 53 hectares and is located in the Poplar Creek area, 20 kilometres northwest of Meadow Creek.

Drone technology eyed for RDCK mosquito control program

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
Drones could soon become part of the Regional District of Central Kootenay's mosquito control program in the Meadow Creek and Pine Ridge areas.

Updated: Evacuation alert rescinded for Lardeau, Duncan river communities as flood risk rises

RDCK Kate Brown -
An evacuation alert has been issued for communities along the Lardeau River, Duncan River and nearby tributaries as rising water levels and forecast rainfall increase the risk of flooding.

Prescribed burn planned for North Creek area

Fire My Nelson Now Staff -
If you see some smoke coming from the north tomorrow, don’t be alarmed, the BC Wildfire Service is conducting...

Prescribed burn planned for Meadow Mountain

Fire Kate Brown -
Residents and motorists around Meadow Creek, north if Kaslo, are being advised of a potential prescribed burn in the...

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