Wildfires

IN THE LEDGE – Where is the plan for Lytton 99 days after the fire?

October 7, 2021 // 0 Comments

A statement from Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart today (Oct. 7, 2021) in the B.C. Legislature. J. Tegart: It is with a heavy heart that I stand in the House today to share a [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Urgency needed to get a new plan for fighting wildfires in 2022

September 13, 2021 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. AS SUMMER WANES, the heat waves and devastation of the 2021 wildfire season are already beginning to fade from top of mind, even though [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER: He barely escaped Lytton inferno, but what’s next?

August 28, 2021 // 0 Comments

ONE OF THE LAST TWO PEOPLE out of Lytton when wildfire destroyed the town June 30 didn’t think he was going to make it. Now, he lives in a motor inn in Abbotsford anxiously [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – How do you feel after starting a disastrous wildfire?

August 26, 2021 // 1 Comment

PEOPLE START MOST wildfires, according to BC Wildfire Service. Few admit it. They must feel awful. Their carelessness caused people to flee for their lives. Livestock and [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Frontline firefighters are the heroes of this terrible summer

August 21, 2021 // 0 Comments

FIGHTING WILDFIRES is one of the toughest jobs on earth. You won’t find it on those lists of “worst jobs” that include the likes of roadkill collector and portable [Continue]

BEPPLE – Gratitude and thankfulness abound during these grim times

August 18, 2021 // 0 Comments

GRATITUDE AND THANKFULNESS must be inherent human emotions. Both have been in abundance over the last few days and weeks in Kamloops. Checking on social media, here are a few [Continue]