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Weekend lightning in Cariboo will likely mean more wildfires

Weekend lightning in Cariboo will likely mean more wildfires

BC Wildfire Service crews and aircraft were kept busy in the Cariboo Fire Centre region after lightning fell in a number of parts of the region Aug. 9-11.
Wildfires lead to evacuation order and alert in the Kuyakuz Lake Area

Wildfires lead to evacuation order and alert in the Kuyakuz Lake Area

Long-term care residents evacuated from Ashcroft return home after three weeks

Long-term care residents evacuated from Ashcroft return home after three weeks

Residents of Jackson House long-term care in Ashcroft were evacuated on July 19 because of Shetland Creek wildfire
Out-of-control wildfire spotted near Dog Creek Saturday

Out-of-control wildfire spotted near Dog Creek Saturday

Wildfire estimated to be around seven hectares in size
BCWS reporting new wildfires in Central Cariboo Aug. 9

BCWS reporting new wildfires in Central Cariboo Aug. 9

Several new small wildfires are showing up on the BCWS fire map Friday, Aug. 9
BREAKING: Bridge Lake wildfire now being held, according to BCWS

BREAKING: Bridge Lake wildfire now being held, according to BCWS

The wildfire was discovered on August 9 and may have been caused by lightning
‘Sugarcane’ about ‘survival against all odds’ at Williams Lake residential school

‘Sugarcane’ about ‘survival against all odds’ at Williams Lake residential school

The film follows two people involved with the investigation — Charlene Belleau and Whitney Spearing
The annual three day Wells Gray Art Walk was enjoyed by all

The annual three day Wells Gray Art Walk was enjoyed by all

The annual Wells Gray Art Walk took place from August 3 through 5 at the Wells Gray Visitor Info Centre in Clearwater and was enjoyed by locals and tourist strolling through a wide variety of local art on display.
River levels return to normal as B.C. landslide debris safely exits system

River levels return to normal as B.C. landslide debris safely exits system

Focus now turns to slope stability and spawning salmon
Vital repeater installed in Wells Gray Park by amatuer radio club

Vital repeater installed in Wells Gray Park by amatuer radio club

A new repeater is now up and running in Wells Gray Park as a key communication link operated by the Wells Gray Amateur Radio Club