LETTER – Criticizing Trump on smoke issue ignores management failures
I am writing to respond to your editorial, “Sorry, Donald Trump, but put this in your pipe and smoke it.” Contrary to the piece’s claims, the criticism of [Continue]
Wildfire
WILDFIRE – Evacuation alert expanded for Kullagh Creek near Stump Lake
UPDATE, Thursday, June 18, 2026 — An Evacuation Alert issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District due to the Kullagh Creek wildfire has been downgraded to All Clear, [Continue]
WILDFIRE – Evacuation alert issued for nine properties in Harper Lake area
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
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
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
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]
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