BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to lay into the Island Pond Wildfire, located 16.5 km south of Canal Flats, which has forced an evacuation order…
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Mount Morro Wildfire closes Top of the World
The Mount Morro Wildfire discovered July 17 has ballooned to 1,293 hectares today, causing the closure of Top of the World Provincial Park. BC Wildfire…
BC Parks expecting busy long weekend
People enjoying provincial parks and campgrounds over the Victoria Day long weekend (May 17-20) are encouraged to be safe, have fun and allow everyone to…
More forest service road closures in region
Due to recent wildfire activity in the Southeast Fire Centre, the BC Wildfire Service has closed three forest service roads near active fires to help…
New lightning-caused wildfires reported in region
Seven new wildfires were started yesterday and overnight by lightning in the East Kootenay, while a couple of other fires expanded in size. There is…
Camping fees going up at some BC Parks
Camping rates are rising in BC Parks March 15, including at some East Kootenay and area parks. Over the past five years, BC Parks has…
Go Wild! Slideshow and Film Night
Wildsight Kimberley/Cranbrook is pleased to present a night of fun and film at Centre 64 this coming Wednesday, April 29 starting at 6:30 p.m. A…
Countless hiking options around Cranbrook
Fresh mountain air, exercise and those beautiful views – I just love hiking! You can get the feeling of being on top of the world…
Ram Creek Springs covered by slide
BC Parks is reporting that Ram Creek Hot Springs, 13 km northeast of Sheep Creek (up the Ram Creek Forest Service Road), have been closed…