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BCWS prep for prescribed burn at Williams Lake Stamped Grounds

BCWS prep for prescribed burn at Williams Lake Stamped Grounds

A prescribed burn is planned for areas within the city on March 19
Chilcotin’s Hwy 20 to see prescribed burns for hazard reduction

Chilcotin’s Hwy 20 to see prescribed burns for hazard reduction

BCWS crews, partnering with other organizations to reduce wildfire hazard along highway
Cariboo Regional District appoints new FireSmart coordinator

Cariboo Regional District appoints new FireSmart coordinator

Long-time Williams Lake Fire Department member Travis Flanagan has assumed the position
Prescribed burn planned for Chimney, Felker Lake rec sites

Prescribed burn planned for Chimney, Felker Lake rec sites

Burning will take place between Tuesday, March 19 and Friday, March 22
Blackwater Mine northwest of Quesnel setting up for summer

Blackwater Mine northwest of Quesnel setting up for summer

Wildfire resilience and Fraser Lake employee pool on current agenda
Lake City Secondary School students attend Model UN in Vancouver

Lake City Secondary School students attend Model UN in Vancouver

Four students participated in the three-day global conference
Cariboo gold mine handed $276K penalty for releasing waste into creek

Cariboo gold mine handed $276K penalty for releasing waste into creek

Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. was fined for releasing heavy metals into nearby Lowhee Creek
Coral reef closed to bottom contact fisheries on B.C.’s Central Coast

Coral reef closed to bottom contact fisheries on B.C.’s Central Coast

Closure to prevent any physical harm because it is a one-time shot, said DFO scientist
Victoria moose is loose, headed to Quesnel

Victoria moose is loose, headed to Quesnel

Bert DeVink’s metal sculpture was donated by Camosun College to move north
City of Williams Lake cements pause on water meters for residents

City of Williams Lake cements pause on water meters for residents

City hall moves ahead to stop requiring new residential construction to install meters