Category Archives: News
RDBN expands Shovel Lake evacuation order/alert areas
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has expanded evacuation order and alert areas related to the Shovel Lake fire burning 30 km northeast of Burns Lake. The evacuation order is in effect for the ...
CFNRNews Aug 9, 2018
Winds fuel expansion of Babine Complex fires
Extreme winds caused multiple fires in the Bulkley-Nechako to grow overnight. According to information officer Brian Hearnden, the conditions are not expected to let up today, and may actually worsen....
CFNRNews Aug 9, 2018
Alkali Lake and South Stikine fires merge, causing problems for Telegraph Creek crews
Crews battling the fire raging in Telegraph Creek recieved more bad news last night as the Alkali Lake Fire has officially merged with the South Stikine Fire. The merger has been expected for the past...
CFNRNews Aug 9, 2018
Federal Government asking Indigenous near Prince Rupert to help facilitate Ridley Terminals Sale
Transport Canada has announced plans to meet and work with First Nations in the area to help facilitate the sale of a Crown Corporation. Announced today in the spirit of reconciliation, the Federal Go...
CFNRNews Aug 9, 2018
Tŝilhqot’in expand ranger program
The Tilhqot'in National Government is expanding a program to monitor, educate, and ensure stewardship compliance in Tilhqot'in Territory. The Tilhqot'in Ranger program began in 2015 within the nation&...
CFNRNews Aug 9, 2018
Tahltan territory wildfires merge into massive blaze
The BC Wildfire Service says the Alkali Lake fire near Telegraph Creek and the South Stikine wildfire have merged into one huge fire, fanned by southwest wind. Put together, both blazes have now scorc...
CFNRNews Aug 8, 2018
Verdun Fire evacuation order/alert areas expand
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has expanded evacuation order and alert areas for the Verdun Fire southwest of Grassy Plains. The expanded evacuation order is in effect from the Tatalaska For...
CFNRNews Aug 8, 2018
Island Lake Wildfire evacuation order zone increases
Growth on the Island Lake Wildfire has forced the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako to expand its evacuation order. The expansion now includes two islands at the east end of Francois Lake. The orde...
CFNRNews Aug 8, 2018
Wildfire smoke visible in 100 Mile area, but no communities threatened
The BC Wildfire Service says there’s plenty of smoke visible in the South Cariboo, but wildfires are not currently threatening any homes or communities. Officials say smoke from several fires in...
CFNRNews Aug 8, 2018
Highway 16 open east of Terrace after crash cleared
Traffic is flowing in both directions after a crash shut down Highway 16 for nearly an hour Wednesday night outside Terrace. Reports indicate a Ford Explorer left Highway 16 about 10 km east of the ci...
CFNRNews Aug 8, 2018