'Leave the bat alone' — Kootenay Community Bat Program
It is August and bat pups are learning to fly and leaving their summer roosts. The BC Community Bat Programs get many reports of bats found in unusual spots like entryways, on the ground, or even flying into a house if the door is left open. This is normal at this time of year. Please […]
Province issues emergency alert after water begins spilling over slide blocking Chilcotin River
The province issued a BC EMERGENCY ALERT due to flooding after water began flowing through the landslide on the Chilcotin River Monday. Evacuate immediately if you are in the following area: anywhere on the rivers or along the banks of the Chilcotin River from Hanceville to the Fraser River, and the Fraser River from the […]
British Columbians honoured for dedication to service
Eighteen people in British Columbia are being honoured with the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship for their extraordinary contributions to their communities. “These 18 people have made a profound impact on their communities and a positive difference in the lives of so many,” said Premier David Eby. “By sharing their time, energy and talents, they are […]
Back burning practice heats up assembly in Winlaw during public information session
The back burn was on the front burner on Sunday evening as wildfire officials kept the mid-Slocan Valley residents appraised of the frontline battle to save homes and properties from two major wildfires burning in the valley. B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS), RCMP and Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) emergency operations centre officials met with […]
Diligent monitoring helps keep potentially disastrous mussels out
They may be small, but they’re a significant hazard. “Zebra and quagga mussels represent a serious threat to BC’s aquatic ecosystems and substantial economic impacts to sectors such as hydropower, agricultural irrigation, municipal water supplies, tourism and recreational boating.” So says Martina Beck, Unit Head of Freshwater Applied Science and Programs with the BC Ministry […]
Heat, drought hamper efforts to control fires burning near Slocan Valley homes
Hot and dry weather is expected to stay in effect for the next 10 days as the B.C. Wildfire Service struggles to gain control of several fires of note, including one that forced the evacuation of the village of Slocan. And the culprit for the three major fires burning in the valley — thunderstorm with […]
RDCK Emergency Operations Centre provides update to fire situation in region
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) remains in regular communication with BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to monitor the fires within the region. There are currently 85 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with four (4) wildfires of note, and 62 listed as out of control. This is a dynamic situation […]
Public information session for residents impacted by Slocan Lake Complex wildfires
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) invite residents of Electoral Area H and the Village of Slocan, impacted by Slocan Lake Complex wildfires to attend a public information session on Sunday, August 4 at 6 p.m. Information on the Slocan Lake Complex wildfires will be provided. In attendance will […]
Old-growth forests still not protected despite Province’s plan: Valhalla Wilderness Society
The Provincial government has fallen short in protecting B.C.’s old-growth forests says a West Kootenay environmental group and is calling for fulfillment of the recommendations of two auditor generals and the creation of two new parks. In a New Future for Old Forests — a series of recommendations to protect old-growth forests released in 2020 […]
RDCK EOC updates current wildfire situation in region
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) remains in regular communication with BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to monitor the fires within the region. There are currently 76 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with 4 wildfires of note, and 56 listed as out of control. This is a dynamic situation that […]
