Kootenay

• Rainfall records washed away in five B.C. cities during late August storm

  Environment Canada reported that there were five cities that experienced record-breaking heavy rainfall over the previous 24 hours.

  Weather

  Aug 31, 2023
  
• Highly visible wildfire breaks out near Invermere and Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

  The fire was discovered just after 2 p.m. Monday and has grown to 70 hectares in size. The BC Wildfire Service believes it was started by lightning. 

  Fire

  Jul 24, 2023
  
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• Evacuations, flight cancellations as 300-hectare wildfire burns near Cranbrook

  The fire discovered Monday is classified as "out of control," and quickly spread to 300 hectares in size. Officials believe the fire was started by downed electrical wires.

  Fire

  Jul 17, 2023
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• Tragic conclusion to search for Australian hiker missing in B.C.

  An Australian hiker has been found dead after being reported missing over the weekend in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia.

  Jun 13, 2023
• High streamflow advisory issued for parts of B.C. Interior

  Unseasonably hot weather in the BC Interior has pushed the BC River Forecast Centre to issue a high streamflow advisory for the Upper Columbia, Boundary and Kootenay regions.

  Environment

  May 14, 2023
• Flood risk diminishing in B.C.’s Southern Interior

  'River levels have now reached their peak levels from last week’s snowmelt and rainfall over the weekend,' the BC River Forecast Centre said.

  Weather

  May 8, 2023
• Evacuation alert issued in part of Kootenay region due to flooding

  The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary issued an evacuation alert for the Manly Meadows and Beatrice areas Thursday due to flooding in the region.

  Environment

  May 3, 2023
• Fungus behind disease ravaging bat populations found in southeastern B.C.

  White nose syndrome attacks bats by disrupting their hibernation, and is responsible for ravaging bat populations across North America. 

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2023
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• Several storm warnings issued for B.C. Interior

  Environment Canada is asking drivers to consider postponing their trip after several winter storm warnings were issued for the B.C. Interior.

  Weather

  Feb 26, 2023
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• Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho national parks getting $71M in upgrades

  Parks Canada has announced money to improve safety and experiences for visitors to four mountain national parks in Alberta and British Columbia.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2023