Category Archives: 2018

It’s been a frustrating day for crews battling wildfires near Telegraph Creek. The BC Wildfire Service says not only has the Alkali Lake fire shown some of the most aggressive behaviour theyR...

It’s been a frustrating day for crews battling wildfires near Telegraph Creek. The BC Wildfire Service says not only has the Alkali Lake fire shown some of the most aggressive behaviour theyR...

Annita McPhee of the Tahltan Nation was evacuated from Telegraph Creek in the early days of the emergency. She says the Alkali Lake wildfire has been a nightmare, but the strength of the community, th...

A wildfire north of Telegraph Creek has exploded in growth. The BC Wildfire Service says the Alkali Lake fire, about 5km north of Telegraph Creek, has grown to 4000 hectares and has been very agressiv...

The BC transportation ministry has closed down Highway 51 between Telegraph Creek and Dease Lake. Wildfire activity in the region has forced the closure. The Alkali Lake fire resulted in the evacuatio...

The BC Wildfire Service says unusually dry conditions are challenging crews fighting wildfires in the Cassiar fire zone. Normally, deciduous tree stands are considered safe zones for firefighters, but...

A wildfire burning 20 km east of Takla Lake has resulted in an evacuation order and a road closure. The BC Wildfire Service says the Purvis Lake fire showed aggressive behaviour Sunday and grew to 145...

The community of Telegraph Creek is being evacuated due to a wildfire burning near the village. The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine issued the order Sunday afternoon due to the Alkali Lake Fire. ...

Terrace RCMP and the North District Major Crime Unit are investigating a homicide. RCMP were called out to a Scott Avenue home Thursday afternoon after reports of a woman screaming “Call 9-1-1&#...

An evacuation alert that had been in place due to the Quesnel Lake fire has been lifted. Areas around the Haggen’s Point and Hen Ingram Lake areas had been placed under the advisory earlier in t...