e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb Now that (knock on wood) it seems as though the worst is behind us in terms of wildfires for this…
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Flathead fire forces evacuation of Waterton
Update on regional wildfires The Kenow Mountain wildfire has spread from the Flathead Valley into Waterton Lakes National Park in southwestern Alberta, forcing an evacuation…
Montana wildfire being closely watched
Regional wildfire update A person-caused fire that started yesterday is now at .3 hectares in size in the Yahk Main area, southwest of Gilnockie Provincial…
White – Grave fires now wildfires of note
Aside from another new fire discovered yesterday in the Lewis Creek area, about 17 km west of Moyie Lake (at .2 hectares in size), BC…
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…
Island Pond fire 75% contained
The Island Pond wildfire is now 75% contained reported the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) this morning. The 11-day old wildfire is now listed as 1,073…
Wildfires bad for business? How bad?
Do you wonder about Parks Canada’s plan for the Verdant Creek wildfire and Highway 93? If so, they are holding a meeting at the Columbia Valley Chamber…
New fire in the Wolf Creek area knocked down
A new wildfire came to life overnight in the Wolf Creek area. The .09 hectare fire, started by lightning, is on the north side of…
Kootenay park highway updates
UPDATE: Smoke from wildfire may affect visibility. Travel is recommended between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. mountain time. Drivers should anticipate reduced speed…
Highway 93 closed through Kootenay National Park
Highway 93 is closed from Radium Hot Springs to Castle Junction due to smoke and poor visibility from the Verdant Creek wildfire. There is no…