By Sheila Malcolmson and Jonny Morris
Council also heard that the pool is being maintained, even though it is not open this season
An evacuation alert has been issued for 94 properties east of Spences Bridge on Hwy 8
Park is noted for its grassland areas and several endangered wildlife species
Employees have been locked out since July 12 and plant is under evacuation order
Donations will assist people, including Lytton residents, impacted by wildfires
Centre is open seven days a week and provides a variety of support services
Resurfacing work to start on Hwy. 1 and side roads in Cache Creek and Ashcroft area
Clinic will be rescheduled for a later date when wildfire threats have receded
Proposal includes multipurpose buildings and housing units at Kanaka Bar, 15km from Lytton
Anyone needing to evacuate is encouraged to try to stay with family or friends to free up space
No new evacuation alerts or orders have been issued this week
Crews are battling several wildfires of note in the Southern Interior
The words of a 15th century mystic bring comfort today
Wildfire experts say B.C. must spark far more prescribed burns, akin to how Indigenous communities have managed forests, to mitigate the risk of huge blazes.
Tremont Creek wildfire is now more than 4,000 hectares and moving northeast
Take extra precautions when securing your personal belongings and property
Mobile clinic will be back in Ashcroft/Cache Creek area on July 22
New policy will help minimize disruptions from commercial TV and movie filming in the town
Gas cards are particularly needed for Lytton evacuees in the Ashcroft/Cache Creek area
