Wildfire

WILDFIRE – Evacuation alert issued for nine properties in Harper Lake area

June 30, 2025 // 0 Comments

An evacuation alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, effective June 30, 2025, due to the Mount Scatchard wildfire (K40769) about four km. southwest [Continue]

TNRD – Free chipping days for East Barriere Lake, Neskonlith, Knouff

May 8, 2025 // 0 Comments

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) FireSmart™ program will be offering free chipping day events for residents in East Barriere Lake, Neskonlith Lake, and Knouff [Continue]

LETTER – We need to think outside the box on forest management strategies

June 8, 2024 // 3 Comments

As we begin this new fire season it’s important to look back to see what is occurring in our forests, and evaluate what can be done to limit the devastating impacts of [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER: Armchair wildfire experts should wait for some facts

July 18, 2022 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE WAS MUCH to criticize in B.C.’s response to last summer’s wildfires but could we wait until there’s actually something to [Continue]

WILDFIRE – Nohomin Creek blaze near Lytton continues to quickly spread

July 15, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Nohomin Creek wildfire near Lytton continues to rage, growing from 500 to 1,500 hectares during the day today (July 15, 2022). It was two hectares in size when first [Continue]

LETTER – An apology to Juniper residents from the City’s CAO

July 6, 2021 // 4 Comments

Letter written in response to Juniper resident Haley Isotalo’s letter published earlier today (July 6, 2021): I have had time to reflect and will be issuing a formal [Continue]