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Thursday, May 5, 2016 5:41 PM
Western Premiers acknowledged progress, as directed by Canada’s Premiers last year, on creating a national inventory of firefighting resources and ensuring that training is provided to Canadian Armed Forces personnel in wildfire firefighting techniques.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016 3:09 PM
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson outlined assistance B.C. is able to offer Alberta in the wake of their devastating wildfires and gave a brief update on the current wildfire situation in the Peace region.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016 2:30 PM
As wildfires rage in Fort McMurray, Alta., forcing the emergency evacuation of 80,000 residents, BC Liquor Stores customers can support Red Cross relief efforts there by donating at stores throughout the province.
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Monday, May 2, 2016 10:00 AM
Protecting British Columbia’s treasured natural resources led to more than $236,000 in penalties under environmental statutes, the latest Ministry of Environment Quarterly Environmental Enforcement Summary (QEES) shows.
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Sunday, May 1, 2016 8:20 PM
With an increase of fire activity in the Prince George Fire Centre, the BC Wildfire Service is urging the public to do their part to prevent wildfires.
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Friday, April 29, 2016 12:00 PM
A series of prescribed burns is planned for the Bevel Mountain and Ospika River areas in the Mackenzie Natural Resource District from May 2-20, 2016, weather conditions permitting.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016 4:04 PM
Effective at noon on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, Category 3 open fires will once again be allowed in some southern sections of the Prince George Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. However, Category 2 open burning remains restricted throughout the entire Prince George Fire Centre.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016 1:45 PM
Effective at noon on April 20, 2016, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016 12:20 PM
Residents of the Christina Lake, Grand Forks and Creston areas may experience smoky conditions as a result of prescribed burning taking place in both Washington and Idaho.
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Monday, April 18, 2016 5:50 PM
The BC Wildfire Service responded to six new wildfires in the Northwest Fire Centre today, the majority of which are now extinguished or in “patrol” status.
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