Ashcroft

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Interior Health diverting patients from hospital ERs in Ashcroft, Clearwater

  The diversions are the latest in a string of temporary closures and diversions at smaller and rural hospitals across British Columbia due to staffing issues. 

  Health

  Jul 15
• Interior Health announces temporary service cutbacks to 6 communities, staffing challenges cited

  According to Interior Health, the service adjustments are due to Omicron related COVID-19 staffing challenges.

  Health

  Jan 18
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• Staff shortage temporarily closes Ashcroft, B.C., emergency department

  Ashcroft and area residents were advised Sunday of a temporary change to the emergency department hours at the Ashcroft Hospital and Community Health Care Centre.

  Health

  Jan 17
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• Charity hockey game to raise funds for fire department in Lytton, B.C.

  The fire station was among the many buildings that were destroyed in Lytton when fire tore through and razed the community of 250 people.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2021