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Final Thought: on being evacuated. Again

There was a moment—just a moment—standing in the parking lot of the Ovintiv Centre in Dawson Creek, looking back towards Tumbler Ridge, that it...

Final Shot.

Only a few hours after the fire was discovered, it was casting thick smoke into the sky over Boot Lake. While the fire blew...

West Kiskatinaw update: June 22

After 20 mm of rain over the weekend, the West Kiskatinaw Fire has not been very active this week. However, winds and warmer weather...

Area Restrictions for South Peace Complex updated

Now that the evacuation orders are no longer in effect, it doesn't mean that you can just march (or more likely drive) right up...

Mama we’re comin’ home! Evacuation order downgraded to alert

From the District of Tumbler Ridge. The Evacuation Order issued June 8, 2023, for the District of Tumbler Ridge is rescinded, effective June 15...

1:30 June 13, Interview with Mayor Krakowka

An update from Mayor Krakowka, June 13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDFW8zAO1Hk

June 13, 12:30 Interview with BCWS Forrest Tower

A conversation with BCWS Information Officer Forrest Tower on a rainy day in Tumbler Ridge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wn0u2OIq2s

TRSS Postponing grad ceremonies

Due to the uncertainty over the current fire situation, the 2023 grad ceremonies scheduled for Friday, June 16, are being postponed. A new date...

Wildfire update: June 16

Update: June 16, 1200 The West Kiskatinaw fire remains sitting on the far side of Bearhole Lake road, about 4 km east of town after...

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