Ashcroft

• Evacuation order for massive wildfire near Ashcroft partially downgraded

  The Thompson-Nicola Regional District lowered one of its evacuation orders for the Shetland Creek wildfire to an alert. The change came into effect on Friday morning.

  Canada

  Jul 26
  
• Spring makes a chilly and snowy exit from B.C.’s Interior

  From Silver Star Mountain in the North Okanagan to the Coquihalla and Ashcroft, stormy weather is setting in, offering some cold and potentially slippery conditions.

  Weather

  Jun 19, 2023
  
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• B.C. weather: 22 new daily records as heat, sunshine continue

  In Lytton, the mercury reached 34.0 C, eclipsing the town’s old mark of 32.2 C, set in 1928. Cache Creek and Ashcroft were right behind at 33.8 C.

  Weather

  May 20, 2023
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• Wildfire near Ashcroft, B.C. prompts evacuation alert for Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation

  The South East Skwish Creek was discovered burning about 43 km northwest of Ashcroft Tuesday, and is estimated at 20 hectares in size and classified as "out of control."

  Fire

  Apr 18, 2023
• B.C. municipal election 2022: Ashcroft results

  The Thompson River runs right through Ashcroft, a village on desert terrain in B.C.’s Interior. It has a rich history relating to the gold rush.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2022
• 12 temperature records broken in B.C. as heat wave carries on

  The hottest spot in the province on Wednesday could be found in Lytton, where the peak temperature reached 38 C. Not far behind, was Ashcroft, which reached a daily high of 36.2 C.

  Weather

  Sep 1, 2022
• Ashcroft, B.C. senior dies while waiting for ambulance

  A senior man has died in the Village of Ashcroft, Sunday morning, while reportedly waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

  Health

  Aug 14, 2022
• New wildfires in Kamloops Fire Centre, including 2 in North Okanagan, 12 in Shuswap

  Of the 10 new wildfires, seven were discovered on Friday, with three found on Thursday.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2022
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• Emergency department in Oliver closed Sunday due to staffing issues

  The South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver will be closed on Sunday until 6 p.m.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2022
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• Multiple B.C. hospitals scaling back ER services due to staff shortages

  A number of hospitals from around the province have had to scale back services due to staffing issues.

  Health

  Jul 16, 2022