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RDEK rescinds evacuation orders, alerts for Island Pond wildfire

RDEK rescinds evacuation orders, alerts for Island Pond wildfire

Evacuation orders and alerts have been rescinded by the RDEK around the Island Pond wildfire, as it is now classified as 'being held' and not expected to grow beyond pre-determined boundaries.
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Columbia Valley fire official praises Madias Creek wildfire response

Columbia Valley fire official praises Madias Creek wildfire response

The Madias Creek wildfire is now classified as being held after a significant response from firefighters, air assets
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Speeding and impaired driving still very much an issue in Kimberley: RCMP

Speeding and impaired driving still very much an issue in Kimberley: RCMP

Speeding and impaired driving will continue to be a focus for Kimberley RCMP in the coming year
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Cooling trend to bring some relief as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.

Cooling trend to bring some relief as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.

About 500 people remain under evacuation order, another 5,000 under evacuation alert
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New RCMP/church partnership in Kimberley reaches the most vulnerable

New RCMP/church partnership in Kimberley reaches the most vulnerable

The Kimberley RCMP Detachment has partnered with a local church to help people in need.
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126 new fires in the Kootenays this past week, say fire officials

126 new fires in the Kootenays this past week, say fire officials

Southeast Fire Centre assessing and prioritizing response to 126 new fires over the last week
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Elk Valley Ultra cancelled following death of organizer

Elk Valley Ultra cancelled following death of organizer

Abi Moore's sudden passing on July 17 has led to the cancellation of the Elk Valley Ultra
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Thousands under evacuation alert with close to 400 wildfires burning in B.C.

Thousands under evacuation alert with close to 400 wildfires burning in B.C.

88 new blazes discovered in last 24 hours
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Evacuation order downgraded, alerts remain in effect amid Madias Creek wildfire response

Evacuation order downgraded, alerts remain in effect amid Madias Creek wildfire response

An evacuation order has been downgraded following response to Madias Creek wildfire
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AQG World to host visiting Chinese students and government officials

AQG World to host visiting Chinese students and government officials

AQG World is a Kimberley-based entity whose mission is to guide students and families through the world of international education. Last year AQG brought a group of students from China for an educational visit.
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