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WEBEmergency crews called to drowning at Cultus Lake. Incident happened near Jade Bay Boat Launch; victim reportedly 40-year-old man. Sep 7, 2024 3:59 PM Read more >.
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WEBB.C. judge dismisses CN Rail's appeal of $16M for causing 2015 wildfire. The case has spent almost 9 years going through different levels of appeal. about 8 hours ago Read more >.
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WEBAug 30, 2024 · Evacuation alert issued for Sabina Lake wildfire near Burns Lake. Sabina Lake wildfire, reported north of Ootsa Lake, has scorched over 43,000 hectares since discovered July 19. Aug 30, 2024 3:35 PM Read more >.
Agassiz-Harrison nets 14 medals from 55+ Games
WEB1 day ago · Agassiz-Harrison athletes had an impressive showing at the 55+ B.C. Games in Salmon Arm last week. Caro Clark took home five medals in equestrian events, including three in marathon (two bronze and one silver), one in cones (silver) and one in dressage (silver). Agassiz's Doreen Beaulac and Valerie Edmondson both took home gold in …
Aberdeen Building in Agassiz gets a few new uses
WEB2 days ago · The former physical home of The Agassiz-Harrison Observer has seen new purpose in recent months. During the Sept. 9 meeting of the District of Kent Council, councillors discussed new uses for the Aberdeen Building, located at 7167 Pioneer Avenue in Agassiz. According to a report from director of …
Crews continue to battle wildfires in B.C.
WEB21 hours ago · Crews begin focus on prescribed fire projects. A wildfire, designated V12286 by the B.C. Wildfire Service, is seen burning near Mt. Widdess, B.C., in an Aug. 19, 2024, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-B.C. Wildfire Service. Despite higher-than-average rainfall in the southern third of British Columbia …
Harrison by-election countdown officially begins
WEBJul 10, 2024 · Harrison Village Council began preparations to elect a new mayor during their meeting on Monday (July 8) evening. Council unanimously approved appointing Kelly Ridley as chief election officer for the 2024 by-election; Tyson Koch and Amanda Graham would serve as deputy election officers.
B.C. STORM: 275 people rescued from Agassiz landslides, 500 in …
WEBNov 15, 2021 · KHSAR delivering evac notices to Rockwell Drive residents. Update: Monday, 5:40 p.m. The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for several properties along the 50900 block ofO’Byrne Road near Slesse Park in Chilliwack.
Harrison mayor declares state of local emergency
WEBMay 21, 2024 · 00:04:19. Harrison Hot Springs Mayor Ed Wood has declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) for the village. The declaration on Tuesday (May 21) morning relates to the threat of wildfires, with the mayor stating that the threat of interface wildfire poses an imminent threat to loss of life and property within the village’s boundaries.