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Claybanks dike pushed back further from Coldwater River
The Claybanks dike section will be pushed further back from the Coldwater River than initially designed after requests from the regulators and local first nation communities. In a report presented to Merritt city council, Sean Strang, Director of Recovery Management outlined the changes, and their impact on the Clayban...
Jul 13, 2025
Merritt Mounties respond to 553 calls in June highlighted by arson at local hotel
Merritt Mounties see decrease in calls in June, while maintaining an overall yearly increase. Merritt RCMP Detachment Commander S/Sgt. Josh Roda provided his monthly update to city council on Tuesday (July 8). "Officers attended 553 calls for service in June, seeing a significant decrease compared to June 2024, wh...
Jul 13, 2025
Evacuation orders and alerts issued for Princeton area
The August Lake Wildfire burning near Princeton has forced the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to issue an evacuation order and alert. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) is issuing an Evacuation Order and Alert due to the August Lake Wildfire #K60923 in Electo...
Jul 13, 2025
UPDATED: Wildfire near YLW held after prompting tactical evacuations, closure of airspace
In an evening update, the BC Wildfire Service said the blaze, labelled the Whelan Creek wildfire, was categorized as Being Held at an estimated 6 hectares in size. The BCWS said this status means the wildfire is projected, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current peri...
Jul 07, 2025
All permits issued clearing way for construction to begin on Highland Valley Copper extension: Province
The B.C. Government says it has issued all the necessary permits to Teck Resources, as it works to extend the life of the Highland Valley Copper (HVC) mine near Logan Lake by another 15 years. In a statement, the province said the permits issued under the Mines Act, the Environmental Management Act, and the Water Susta...
Jul 06, 2025
