Tag: West Kootenay Wildfires

Area restrictions lifted for Hope Creek and Poplar Creek wildfire areas

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Area restrictions around two West Kootenay wildfires have been lifted due to decreased fire activity.  

Kootenays see sharp drop in wildfires in 2025

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Following several record-breaking wildfire seasons in B.C., 2025 has brought some relief for the Southeast Fire Centre, with year-to-date statistics showing one of the quietest fire seasons in recent memory. 

Kootenay 2024 wildfire season significantly worse than in 2023

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It wasn’t a record-breaker, but 2024 was still a significant year for wildfires in B.C. Final figures from the B.C....

RDCK reports several structural losses in Electoral Area H

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The wildfires at Komonko Creek and Nemo Creek have resulted in 18 total structure losses in Electoral Area H,...

Don’t want to leave during an evacuation order? Here’s what to know

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With over 1,300 properties in the West and Central Kootenay region issued evacuation orders, several residents have asked the...

RDCK, BC Wildfire provides update on West Kootenay wildfire situation

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
Claire Allen, BC Wildfire Service representative, and Dan Seguin, Information Officer for Emergency Operation Centres with the Regional District...

Evacuation order issued for West Shore of Slocan Lake

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The Evacuation Alert issued for properties on the West Shore of Slocan Lake has been upgraded to an Evacuation...

Several out of control wildfires ignited in the Kootenays

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Dry lightning has caused several fires in the Central and West Kootenay area, many of which remain out of...

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Free transit offered across West Kootenay on municipal election day

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West Kootenay residents will be able to ride BC Transit for free on Saturday, Oct. 17, as voters head to the polls for the 2026 municipal elections.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
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Brittny Anderson looks to build on six years as Kootenay Central MLA

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP MLA Brittny Anderson is seeking a third term representing Kootenay Central, with housing, health care and environmental protection among her priorities if re-elected.

WPM disputes hiring company seeking $515K for Kootenay Lake ferry work

Construction
Western Pacific Marine is denying allegations that it owes more than $515,000 to a company that claims it completed unpaid work on the Kootenay Lake ferry project.

Salmo to chlorinate water system overnight

Village of Salmo
The Village of Salmo will be chlorinating its water system overnight Thursday as part of its biannual maintenance.
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