Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal

Stabilization work almost completed at 10 Mile Slide site

Budget for the technically challenging project has grown to $83.7 million

The Editor’s Desk: Where the rivers meet

Lytton is the beating heart of the Nlaka'pamux nation

Three sessions of group swim lessons available at Ashcroft pool

Plus watering restrictions, open gyms, a closed rifle range, and more

Where to look for accurate information about fires and more

Want to know more about highway conditions, wildfire activity, and evacuations? Here's where to look

‘We are all still reeling’: Open letter from Lytton details devastation from deadly wildfire

Residents will be able to return for a bus tour on Friday, July 9

  • Jul 7, 2021

SPCA personnel going behind evacuation lines in Lytton to rescue pets and livestock

One-day window on July 8 to rescue animals and take them to temporary shelter in Kamloops

Devastating Lytton wildfire considered ‘suspected human-caused’ but investigation ongoing

Regional district planning bus tour to allow displaced residents to see what remains

  • Jul 6, 2021

‘Abysmal attempt’: B.C.’s response to Lytton wildfire criticized by Indigenous leader

Pasco said the government's shortfalls can be traced to the province's treatment of Indigenous peoples

  • Jul 4, 2021

A history of Lytton, from First Nations to the Gold Rush to disastrous fires

One of the oldest towns in the province, Lytton was once promoted as the possible capital

Lytton fire shows ‘minimal’ growth in past day: BC Wildfire Service

The service says the fire has remained roughly 80 square kilometres in size since Friday

  • Jul 4, 2021

Lytton First Nation acting chief frustrated with lack of communication from CN

John Haugen says CN should remain off-site and not try to repair infrastructure until fire is out

Officials say two bodies discovered in Lytton, B.C., after wildfire

Officials say that some people still remain unaccounted for

  • Jul 4, 2021

Durand Lake wildfire burning near Logan Lake at 400 hectares

Logan Lake residents hopeful crews gaining control of Durand Lake wildfire

  • Jul 3, 2021

Evacuation order downgraded to alert for Pavilion Lake

McKay Creek wildfire continues to burn nearby

  • Jul 3, 2021

Forensic team, coroners outside Lytton ahead of probe into deadly wildfire

BC RCMP and BC Coroners Service have been unable to enter the village due to toxic smoke

  • Jul 3, 2021

RV park near Chilliwack offers free camping for Lytton wildfire evacuees

Popkum Motor Park east of Chilliwack welcoming people of Lytton to stay at no charge

  • Jul 3, 2021

Kumsheen ShchEma-meet School in Lytton survives devastating fire

Recently renovated K–12 school did not burn, but former elementary school was lost

Preliminary reports of 2 deaths in Lytton wildfire; still unsafe for coroners to enter area

It's unclear how many people remain unaccounted for

  • Jul 2, 2021

‘People were already fleeing’: Officials hopeful entire Lytton community escaped wildfire

Some injuries have been reported, as well as significant destruction to 90% of village

  • Jul 1, 2021

Ashcroft COVID vaccine clinic will accept drop-ins for first jabs

Anyone aged 12 and up wanting their first vaccination can drop in, no appointment necessary