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UPDATE: Fire at Pioneer Log Homes log yard fully extinguished
Cariboo Regional District regional fire chief says cause of the fire is under investigation
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New Lytton Chinese History Museum rises from the ashes
Original museum was destroyed in the Lytton Creek fire in June 2021, but a new one has taken its place
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Update: Highway 97 reopens north of Williams Lake after vehicle incident
Highway is expected to reopen at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4
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District of Barriere imposes Category 2 and 3 fire ban
Campfires are still permitted
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New archaeology course based in Esk'et will include pithouse excavation
Enrolment for the six-week program is limited, register by sending an email at wladmissions@tru.ca or by calling 250-392-8000
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UPDATE: 556 hectare wildfire near Alexis Creek under control
Initial attack crews and a unit crew continue to remain on site and additional resources will be mobilized Saturday (May 3rd)
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Rock scaling planned for Eakin Creek Road near Little Fort
Work will begin in a few weeks, confirmed the Ministry of Transportation and Transit
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VIDEO: Blackpool, Little Fort dry hydrant project enters final stage
Dry hydrants are used in communities where they are no municipal fire hydrants
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District of Clearwater adds new equipment for safety and recreation
The District of Clearwater (DOC) with support from funding partners has added new equipment to support community safety recreation and sustainability
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TRND launches FireSmart rebate program for homeowners
Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) FireSmart residents who do mitigation work to protect their homes from wildfire could benefit from a new homeowner rebate program.
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