Water

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Teck reports loss of fish due to construction operations

The company reported 26 dead Westslope cutthroat trout due to low water levels

 

Clear water: Teck water treatment facility nears completion

Clear water: Teck water treatment facility nears completion

Teck will be flicking the switch on the Fording River South facility within months

 

Water levels at the lakes within Kikomun Creek Provincial Park are dropping. Pictured here, the exposed lakebed of Engineers Lake. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

South Country lakes drying up

Stan Doehle of the RDEK says its due to the aquifer in the area not being refilled by the Elk River

 

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B.C. paramedics urge caution as summer drowning incidents on the rise in 2020

On average, 67 per cent of B.C.’s water-related deaths occur during June, July and August

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Residents enjoy water activities at Saratoga beach near Campbell River. Lifesaving Society, a non-profit that aims to reduce water-related deaths urges citizens to be cautious and mindful of safety measures. Photo by Binny Paul/Campbell River Mirror

With 18 drowning deaths in B.C this year, advocates urge caution during summer

The age group with the highest risk of drowning are young adults, mostly males between 20-34 according to Lifesaving Society

Residents enjoy water activities at Saratoga beach near Campbell River. Lifesaving Society, a non-profit that aims to reduce water-related deaths urges citizens to be cautious and mindful of safety measures. Photo by Binny Paul/Campbell River Mirror
View of the Columbia River from the City of Trail Esplanade. (Trail Times file)

Columbia River Treaty talks returned to Washington, D.C. last week

Next round of Columbia River Treaty negotiation meetings are TBA

View of the Columbia River from the City of Trail Esplanade. (Trail Times file)