The Wildfire Management Branch is sending personnel and resources to Alaska to aid in fire suppression efforts.

Effective at noon on Saturday, June 15, the current open burning ban will be expanded throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre to include the Salmon Arm and Clearwater fire zones, in order to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat approximately 23,800 hectares of forest in the Merritt area to reduce populations of western spruce budworm.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat approximately 23,200 hectares of forest in the Kamloops region to reduce populations of western spruce budworm.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat approximately 5,390 hectares of forest in the Lillooet area to reduce populations of western spruce budworm.

In advance of the May long weekend, the public is reminded about restricted recreational use in the Tunkwa-Duffy area and on grazing leases in the Kamloops area.

Effective at noon on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, the size of open fires will be restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

The Wildfire Management Branch is sending 13 personnel to Alberta to assist Parks Canada in carrying out prescribed burns.

Effective at noon on May 15, 2013, the size of open fires will be restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

A partnership between the government of B.C., River City Seniors Society and Mayfair Developments will create 20 new apartments for low-to-moderate income seniors in Kamloops.