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Salmon a main concern after Chilcotin River landslide: Cullen

Salmon a main concern after Chilcotin River landslide: Cullen

Minister Nathan Cullen flew over the slide area Aug. 7, 2024
Quesnel city manager Byron Johnson making move to Clearwater

Quesnel city manager Byron Johnson making move to Clearwater

Johnson has worked for the city for a combined 18 years
Some evacuation orders downgraded for Shetland Creek wildfire

Some evacuation orders downgraded for Shetland Creek wildfire

Evacuation order downgraded to alert for some residents of Venables Valley, Hat Creek Valley, and Oregon Jack Valley
Tsilhqot'in leaders call for action on saving Chilcotin salmon

Tsilhqot'in leaders call for action on saving Chilcotin salmon

Leaders from the Tsilhqot'in National Government (TNG) are calling for government to take action on saving salmon in the wake of the Chlicotin River landslide.
Chilcotin River landslide gives way, releasing surge of water and debris

Chilcotin River landslide gives way, releasing surge of water and debris

People urged off of Chilcotin and Fraser rivers, with officials saying more landslides now possible
Chilcotin River landslide still holding back water Monday morning Aug. 5

Chilcotin River landslide still holding back water Monday morning Aug. 5

The lake is still there, said rancher Ken Ilnicki early Monday morning, Aug. 5
Evacuation orders: 8 parcels south, 1 parcel north of Chilcotin, Fraser River confluence

Evacuation orders: 8 parcels south, 1 parcel north of Chilcotin, Fraser River confluence

Residents must leave immediately
Water could start going over Chilcotin River landslide late Sunday, early Monday: officials

Water could start going over Chilcotin River landslide late Sunday, early Monday: officials

The water level has been rising at about 18 centimetres per hour upstream of the landslide
Update: 2 Churn Creek Bridge area evacuation order rescinded

Update: 2 Churn Creek Bridge area evacuation order rescinded

RCMP will be carrying out evacuation orders
New evacuation orders at north and south ends of Shetland Creek wildfire

New evacuation orders at north and south ends of Shetland Creek wildfire

Aggressive fire behaviour has prompted new evacuation orders on western flank of fire