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Update: Power restored to Clearwater area after forced 20-hour outage
Communities north of Barriere were without power since Wednesday evening including Clearwater, Vavenby, Avola and Blue River.
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North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Family Day Parade - Join the fun
The Family Parade wants YOU! This Labour Day Monday This year commemorates the 75th anniversary of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo. In celebration, on Monday, Sept. 2, the Family Parade is bigger, better and longer than ever!
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UPDATE: CN lockout ends in less than 24 hours
9,300 unionized workers are off the job across Canada
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UPDATE: BC Hydro power outage continues north of Barriere due to infrastructure repair
Crews are replacing a cracked transmission pole, work is anticipated to be done by 11:30 a.m. Thursday
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UPDATE: Jacy Prest, 43, located safe and sound: Williams Lake RCMP
Jacy Kenneth Prest has been located safe and sound RCMP confirmed Monday, Aug. 26
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Ten years on, Kitimat family still seeks closure in missing person case
RCMP renews request for public assistance with Noel Yassinsky’s disappearance
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Fishing derby in McLeese lake a fundraiser for community events
Stephan Gauthier is helping the McLeese Lake community raise funds by organizing the community's first fishing derby in almost 10 years.
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Fire equipment donation supports local response to wildfires
Fire departments throughout the TNRD benefit from donation of 16 fire skids to help with wildland firefighting
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Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge classified as being held
Fire between Spences Bridge and Ashcroft was detected on July 12 and grew to 28,082 hectares
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Human causes account for 23 per cent of B.C.'s 2024 wildfires
Campfires and cigarettes are just two of many culprits when it comes to a human-caused wildfire
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