Tag: wildfire

A.I. wildfire images “add to the uncertainty,” warns BCWS

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 6, 2025

The B.C. Wildfire Service said A.I. generated photos circulating online that seemingly show recent wildfires are not accurate.

UPDATED: Wildfire west of Castlegar now 153 hectares

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - August 5, 2025

Of the handful of wildfires that broke out in the West Kootenay over the long weekend, the largest is burning west of Castlegar, on the north side of Mt. Mackie.

Arrow Lakes Drive brush fire under control

Wildfires Storrm Lennie - July 17, 2025

A small brush fire near Oostichenia has been deemed under control.

Wildfires ignite in West Kootenay

Wildfires Drew Wilson - July 3, 2025

A series of small wildfires have sprouted up throughout the West Kootenay and Creston Valley.

Premier Eby says province supporting evacuees as wildfire threatens northeastern B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 2, 2025

Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.

Evacuation Order issued for Village of Slocan and surrounding areas

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - July 27, 2024

An Evacuation Order has been issued for the entire Village of Slocan (208 properties), as well as 309 properties,...

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Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime August 15, 2025

A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.

Architect hired to design 2nd Castlegar ice sheet

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK August 15, 2025

The same architectural firm that worked on the failed 2018 referendum to add a new ice sheet in Castlegar has been retained for the latest version of the project.

Kaslo Turns 132

Community August 15, 2025

To celebrate Kaslo's 132nd birthday, Summit Radio's Afternoons with Andrea featured local historian Greg Nesteroff to share some interesting facts about Kaslo! View the full interview here.

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