Category Archives: 2018
Northern Health releases medical services list for evacuees seeking shelter in Terrace
With evacuees fleeing wildfires from other areas finding shelter in Terrace, Northern Health has released a list of medical services and where to find them. Below is a document listing off the locatio...
CFNRNews Aug 10, 2018
RDBN expands evacuation order for Tweedsmuir fires
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has announced an evacuation order for an area southwest of Fraser Lake. The order, related to the Tweedsmuir Complex of fires, covers an area south of Eutsuk L...
CFNRNews Aug 10, 2018
9 Hikers rescued near Telegraph Creek fire
A group of 8 highschool and college students, along with their hiking guide, were rescued after being cornered by the Alkali Lake wildfire. The group of 9 were on a hiking expedition in Mount Edziza P...
CFNRNews Aug 10, 2018
Evacuation alert issued for West Quesnel
The Cariboo Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for West Quesnel and the area north of Narcosli Creek, including all properties west of the Fraser River. 30 firefighters are currently on ...
CFNRNews Aug 10, 2018
LDB announces second marijuana product run ahead of legalization
The Liquor Distribution Branch is looking to build its portfolio of suppliers with a second product run. In July, the LDB finalized deals with 32 licensed providers in BC for their initial product rol...
CFNRNews Aug 10, 2018
Alkali Lake and South Stikine fires grow to 30 thousand hectares
Efforts to quell the flames burning around Telegraph Creek are being expanded as the combined Alkali Lake and South Stikine Fires have ballooned to 30 thousand hectares. According to information offic...
CFNRNews Aug 10, 2018
Babine Complex fires continue aggressive behaviour
Rough weather conditions through the day yesterday led to extreme fire behaviour for the group of fires in the Bulkley-Nechako known as the Babine Complex. Fire Information Officer Brian Hearnden (Hur...
CFNRNews Aug 10, 2018
Heiltsuk Nation condemns Federal Government's towing contract decision
The Heiltsuk Nation is condemning the Federal Government’s choice for an ocean towing contract. Atlantic Towing Limited was recently awarded a 3 year contract for two emergency towing vessels on...
CFNRNews Aug 10, 2018
Terrace area trail closed for Grizzly activity
Evidence of a grizzly bear has one trail near Terrace closed off to the public. The Gunsight Trail, south of Terrace, was closed Thursday morning after the apparent discovery of a grizzly bear guardin...
CFNRNews Aug 10, 2018
Weather causes wildfire flare-up in 100 Mile area
The BC Wildfire Service says weather was behind increased fire activity within the 100 Mile Fire Zone Thursday. The Houseman wildfire north of Horse Lake Ridge, forced the Cariboo Regional District to...
CFNRNews Aug 09, 2018