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Saturday, October 19, 2013 7:00 AM
As part of Canada and B.C.'s effort to aid reconstruction following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, in Japan, plans were announced to build a support centre for children with disabilities.
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Thursday, September 26, 2013 9:30 AM
B.C.'s wildfire history is being preserved and an improved local recreation opportunity is being provided through restoration of the McBride Peak fire lookout.
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Saturday, September 21, 2013 9:45 AM
John and Joyce Helweg, who operate a woodlot near Fort St. James, were recognized by Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson as part of the 2013 Woodlot Management Awards.
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Friday, September 20, 2013 3:10 PM
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations advises that prescribed burning is planned for several areas west and south of Williams Lake between Sept. 24 and Oct. 31, weather conditions permitting.
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Friday, September 13, 2013 12:01 PM
Users of off-road vehicles, including ATV riders, are reminded to obey recreational use restrictions currently in effect in the Yanks Peak and Eureka Peak sub-alpine areas east of Williams Lake.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013 2:20 PM
The Northwest Fire Centre has responded to five new fires this week, as warm and dry weather continues throughout the region.
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Thursday, September 5, 2013 4:00 PM
Effective at noon (MDT) on Monday, Sept. 9, open fires will be permitted within the Columbia Fire Zone, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.
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Thursday, September 5, 2013 12:35 PM
Effective at noon on Friday, Sept. 6, Category 2 open fires (also referred to as backyard burning or debris burning) will be permitted within the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.
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Thursday, September 5, 2013 9:15 AM
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has officially opened the new $4.74-million Provincial Wildfire Training Centre and Merritt Fire Zone office.
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013 4:00 PM
Residents of Cranbrook, Elko and surrounding areas may see smoke over the next month as a result of prescribed burning operations being conducted throughout September.
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