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Wildfires · East KootenayThe BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Ravens Head wildfire (N21610), located about 20 km east of the district of Invermere, and about 16 km northeast of Highway 93/95. The size is estimated to be 4,702 hectares. In the interest of public and responder safety, an area restriction is now in effect within the Ravens Head area:
Commencing at the junction of Kootenay River FSR & Kootenay By-Pass FSR @ [50° 12.032′, -115° 43.321′], trav…See the Story
Area restriction in effect for Ravens Head area | Columbia Valley, East Kootenay
Wildfires · East KootenayThe Dogtooth Forest Service Road Wildfire, about 20 km south of Golden, is now rated a Wildfire of Note, forcing the closure of Highway 95 between Golden and Edgewater. The now 133 hectares fire has prompted an evacuation order and alert (Read more here) for Malone Road, Parson River Crossing FSR and Thomas Rd. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reports elevated sustained and gusty winds drove aggressive fire behaviour, challenging containment lines in …See the Story
IFR members join Dogtooth FSR Wildfire fight | Columbia Valley, East Kootenay
East Kootenay · East KootenayBright lights, big city. We’re excited to finally see our name in lights, as our ‘Welcome to Cranbrook’ sign, at the east entrance to the City of Cranbrook is now much more visible when driving at night. Huge thanks to our electricians at Public Works for leading the charge. City of Cranbrook photoSee the Story
East entrance now lit at night
East Kootenay · East KootenayThe BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Dogtooth FSR wildfire (N21427), located about 24 km southeast of the town of Golden, and about six km west of Highway 95. The size is estimated to be 133 hectares. In the interest of public and responder safety, an area restriction is now in effect within the Dogtooth FSR area:
Commencing at the junction of Parson River Crossing FSR & the powerline (51° 2.013′, -116° 39.166′), continuing along…See the Story
Area restriction for Dogtooth FSR area as Highway 95 closed | Columbia Valley, East Kootenay
WestJet · East KootenaySignificant growth in passenger numbers, and an expected increase in available seats from WestJet later this year highlight what has been a busy start to 2024 at the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC). Passenger numbers reported have surpassed numbers from June 2023 by an impressive 32%, with some fall seat sales expected from both Air Canada and WestJet, which will only further drive passenger numbers upward through the rest of 2024 a…See the Story
Busy year-to-date at YXC with more yet to come | Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Ktunaxa Nation
Wildfires · East KootenayMembers of the Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Service continue to patrol for hot spots but have gained the upper hand on the Madias Creek Wildfire, which broke out Monday. “Monday was a challenging day for our Fire Service as the Madias Creek Wildfire broke out adjacent to the highway between Fairmont and Windermere. Our Volunteer Firefighters responded quickly and worked tirelessly alongside BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) Crews. Unified comman…See the Story
Firefighters gain upper hand after multiple fire starts | ?akisqnuk – Columbia Lake, Columbia Valley, East Kootenay, Ktunaxa Nation
East Kootenay · East KootenayKimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On July 22, City of Kimberley council held its regular bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Sue Cairns, Kevin Dunnebacke, Woody Maguire, Jason McBain and Sandra Roberts were present along with Mayor Don McCormick. An archive of the meeting can be found on the City of Kimberley YouTube channel. Watch it here. RCMP Quarterly Report Sgt. Steve Woodcox Sgt. Steve Woodcox presented the first quarter RCMP activi…See the Story