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Wednesday, August 22, 2018 7:44 PM
The BC Wildfire Service continues to battle wildfires within the Northwest Fire Centre.
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Sunday, June 24, 2018 11:15 AM
The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to 19 wildfires in the Nadina and Bulkley fire zones, resulting from a band of lightning that entered the area on Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21, 2018.
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Thursday, January 4, 2018 8:03 AM
A community meeting for B.C.’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy will take place in Smithers on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.
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Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:02 PM
Construction of a new two-kilometre eastbound passing lane has been completed near Tyhee Lake on Highway 16, improving safety and efficiency for motorists.
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Wednesday, September 6, 2017 2:00 PM
Effective at noon on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, campfires will once again be allowed in the entire Northwest Fire Centre.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:06 AM
Effective at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, campfires will once again be allowed in some areas of the Northwest Fire Centre: the Skeena Stikine Forest District (the Cassiar Fire Zone and Bulkley Fire Zone) and the Coast Mountain Forest District (the Skeena Fire Zone).
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Tuesday, August 8, 2017 2:38 PM
Smoke originating from wildfires in the Prince George Fire Centre and Cariboo Fire Centre has been visible in most areas of the Nadina, Bulkley and Skeena fire zones in the Northwest Fire Centre. This smoke is expected to linger in the area for the next few days.
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Monday, July 31, 2017 3:02 PM
Hot and dry weather is in the forecast for the northwest part of the province, so the BC Wildfire Service is reminding the public that all open burning, including campfires, remains prohibited in the entire Northwest Fire Centre.
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Monday, July 10, 2017 10:24 AM
Effective at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017, all open fires (including campfires) will be prohibited throughout the Northwest Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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Monday, April 3, 2017 9:00 AM
Residents and businesses in New Hazelton and Lake Kathlyn will be better able to access faster Internet speeds, thanks to the B.C. government's over-$828,000 investment in two new connectivity projects that will soon get underway by CityWest.
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