LETTER – Does TNRD have short memory on last summer’s wildfires?
The headline on the story detailing the decision by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to eliminate funding for volunteer fire brigades should have read “fire dumb.” [Continue]
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EDITORIAL – Wildfire review up against the clock before next fire season
THE NDP GOVERNMENT has finally called an inquiry into this past summer’s wildfires, adding the devastating flood situation into the mix. The only surprise, if you could [Continue]
WILDFIRES – $100,000 public-art ‘monument’ to recognize volunteers
By MEL ROTHENBURGER Director, Electoral Area P, TNRD A $100,000 monument honoring wildfire volunteers will be erected at the site that served as the evacuation centre in [Continue]
IN THE LEDGE – $462.9 million has been paid out so far to wildfire contractors
Debate in the B.C. Legislature on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 between Liberal MLA Donna Barnett and Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General on the issue of [Continue]
Rural fire brigades play key role in containing wildfires
By MEL ROTHENBURGER Director, Electoral Area P, TNRD We have many people to thank for helping get us through this wildfire season, including unsung heroes who come forward to [Continue]
PETERS – IH should speak up on the long term impacts of wildfire smoke
I THINK WE’VE done it, Kamloops. Cross your fingers, knock on wood. Don’t knock too hard, though, you might start a fire. But all indications are, the worst of [Continue]
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