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2017 now worst wildfire season in B.C.

2017 now worst wildfire season in B.C.

Total area burned approaching 9,000 square km across the province
NDP to raise B.C. minimum wage by 50 cents

NDP to raise B.C. minimum wage by 50 cents

Government says it’s part of a plan to increase the rate to $15/hour in the next four years
Two cougars destroyed near Island Lake Lodge

Two cougars destroyed near Island Lake Lodge

On August 12, 2017 the Fernie Conservation Officer Service (C.O.S.) was forced to destroy two sibling immature cougars, one healthy male and one underweight female, near Island Lake Lodge. The two-and-a-half-year-old cougars were destroyed due to the risk they posed to the general public.
Mountain Lakes Trail renamed Heiko’s Trail

Mountain Lakes Trail renamed Heiko’s Trail

During his last 40 years, Heiko Socher dedicated his life to the exploration and development of trails in the mountains surrounding Fernie.
Prominent hunter fined $3,000 for illegal elk kill in Kootenays

Prominent hunter fined $3,000 for illegal elk kill in Kootenays

Derek Sward was heavily involved with the hunting community in the South Okanagan and Similkameen
Lizard Creek Subdivision approved

Lizard Creek Subdivision approved

The Lizard Creek Subdivision was approved on Aug 4 with the support of 10 out of 15 RDEK directors.
Three tied up at gunpoint while three-year-old slept in B.C. home invasion

Three tied up at gunpoint while three-year-old slept in B.C. home invasion

Abbotsford police looking for suspects who stole valuables and vehicles
More international firefighters deployed to battle B.C. wildfires

More international firefighters deployed to battle B.C. wildfires

More firefighters arriving from New Zealand, Mexico, Australia and the U.S.
Youth speechless after wish is granted

Youth speechless after wish is granted

The Make A Wish Foundation granted Dalton Hutchinson his wish Saturday in Kelowna
238 runners take on the Elk Valley Ultra

238 runners take on the Elk Valley Ultra

On Saturday, July 29, 238 runners competed in the first ever Elk Valley Ultra, a 50 km endurance running race.