Category Archives: News
Wildfire burning near Telegraph Creek a "nightmare" for residents
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...
CFNRNews Aug 06, 2018
Alkali Lake fire grows to 4000 hectares
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...
CFNRNews Aug 06, 2018
Wildfire forces Highway 51 closure
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...
CFNRNews Aug 06, 2018
Drought conditions hamper firefighting efforts in Cassiar fire zone
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...
CFNRNews Aug 05, 2018
Purvis Lake fire near Takla Lake forces evacuation order, road closure
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...
CFNRNews Aug 05, 2018
Evacuation Order issued for Telegraph Creek
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. ...
CFNRNews Aug 05, 2018
Terrace RCMP investigating a targeted homicide
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&#...
CFNRNews Aug 04, 2018
Quesnel Lake Wildfire evacuation alert lifted
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...
CFNRNews Aug 03, 2018
Smithers bans open fires
As of noon today, all campfires within the town of Smithers are banned until further notice. Open fires are also included in the ban, though flames contained within stoves using gas or propane are not...
CFNRNews Aug 03, 2018
Williams Lake RCMP make 6 high profile arrests on Thursday
Drug related offenses played a role in 5 of 6 high profile arrests made by Williams Lake RCMP yesterday. The first arrests were made when police pulled over a vehicle on Pigeon Avenue. While the 28 ye...
CFNRNews Aug 03, 2018