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

Five companies in an innovative forestry practices agreement have had their combined allowable annual cut raised by 22,000 cubic metres per year.

The Northwest Fire Centre wants the public to be extra cautious with any burning, because of the warmer weather that is forecasted for the region.

The Wildfire Management Branch is reminding the public to be vigilant when conducting outdoor burns and to take precautions when enjoying the backcountry.

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.

New and experienced anglers alike can cast their lines for free this Father's Day weekend, as part of the 14th Annual Free Family Fishing weekend.d.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is inviting the public to review and comment on proposed visual-quality objectives and scenic areas in the Kootenay Lake portion of the Selkirk Resource District.

Scenic areas are established under the Land Act and define broad

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.