Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal

Police services still available in Lytton and surrounding area

Emergency and non-emergency numbers still active in the region

Ranchers, livestock operators urged to register with Premises ID

Some 200 ranchers were helped by the program during the 2017 wildfire season

Victoria Report

Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart praises local forest fire recovery efforts

  • Jul 15, 2021

Wildfire in Lytton, B.C. a ‘wake-up call’ to take precautions: safety board

Rail activity that sets fire to something on the right of way can have serious consequences, chairwoman says

  • Jul 15, 2021

Ashcroft, Cache Creek, and Highway 1 corridor to Savona on evacuation alert

Alerts are in response to wildfire activity throughout the region

Goddess of Mercy: Amid the devastation in Lytton, some glimmers of hope remain

The Goddess of Mercy might still hover over the town she has watched since 1881

The Editor’s Desk: Wanted: Lytton supremo

When it comes to rebuilding Lytton, a big-picture, long-term approach is needed

Evacuation alert issued for properties around Barnes Lake due to wildfire

Although visible from Ashcroft, the fire poses no threat to the town at this time

BC Wildfire Service responding to fire southeast of Ashcroft

Tremont Creek wildfire is 8.5 kilometres from Ashcroft and moving away from the town

  • Jul 12, 2021

I.G. Fibers locks out employees at plant near Ashcroft

Contract discussions are at an impasse after 18 months of bargaining

UPDATE: RCMP probing ‘possible criminality’ in fatal Lytton wildfire

A fast-moving wildfire has destroyed most of the village

  • Jul 12, 2021

B.C. urged to help rebuild Lytton to prevent great destruction from future fires

Rebuilding plans have not yet been announced, as focus has been on letting residents return to survey damage

  • Jul 11, 2021

Transport minister orders CN, CP to take new wildfire prevention measures for tracks near Lytton

CN has said its trains were not linked to the fire, and CP resumed its service through Lytton on Monday

  • Jul 11, 2021

Health care information for those affected by the Lytton fire

How and where to get prescriptions and medications, see physicians, get lab tests, and more

Iconic Deadman Falls stands out against scorched backdrop of devastating B.C. wildfire

Deadman Valley is an area well-known to locals in the surrounding region

  • Jul 9, 2021

‘You couldn’t keep me away’: Former Lytton RCMP commander asked to return after fire

'My heart is still in Lytton' says Sgt. Curtis Davis of the community he recently left

  • Jul 8, 2021

BC SPCA rescues 41 animals after gaining access to Lytton

Rescued pets and livestock being taken to Kamloops for care

Containment line established around wildfire south of Ashcroft

Fire is west of Highway 1, south of Hat Creek Road

Keep out of areas where evacuation alerts, orders are in place

RCMP are asking people to stay out of the way in areas that are on alert or evacuation order

Letters to the Editor

A reader writes to thank the volunteers feeding firefighters in Spences Bridge

  • Jul 8, 2021