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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:00 AM
British Columbia's natural resource officers, park rangers and conservation officers will be busy over the Victoria Day long weekend helping residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 1:15 PM
In recognition of the BC Forest Service's centennial birthday, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, is honouring B.C.'s wildfire fighting history and increasing local recreation opportunities by restoring forest fire lookouts near five communities around the province.
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Monday, September 10, 2012 12:30 PM
Paul Buxton-Carr, an air attack officer with the ministry's Wildfire Management Branch, has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his outstanding community service.
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Monday, August 27, 2012 11:30 AM
Construction will start this week on a $1.2-million firefighting centre in Valemount, Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond announced today, on behalf of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson.
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Thursday, August 2, 2012 9:15 AM
With sunny and warm conditions expected throughout most of the province this weekend, Wildfire Management Branch officials are encouraging the public to be vigilant with their campfire use.
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Friday, November 18, 2011 8:30 AM
The public is reminded of their responsibilities when conducting any backyard burning.
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Friday, September 9, 2011 2:59 PM
A large number of human-caused wildfires and above-normal temperatures across the province have fire officials urging hunters and recreationalists to be extremely careful with campfires in the backcountry.
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Monday, August 22, 2011 8:37 AM
Twenty-eight more B.C. Wildfire Management Branch personnel depart for Ontario today, while 123 returned home over the weekend.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011 11:45 AM
Is it sunny? Or is it raining? Only one thing is for certain - the B.C. Day long weekend is around the corner and people will be heading outdoors, so be sure to check open burning restrictions at your destination before you light that campfire.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011 7:00 AM
Spring has finally arrived - just in time for the long weekend. Whether your family adventure is camping under the stars, fishing in a remote mountain lake or exploring a hidden glacier, there's never been a better time to find your British Columbia backcountry playground.
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