Columbia Shuswap Regional District

• All-clear given for Hullcar Mountain wildfire near Armstrong

  On Wednesday, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District ended its evacuation alerts for the Hullcar Mountain wildfire near Armstrong, B.C.

  Fire

  Aug 14
  
• Hot weather, possible dry lightning, in Shuswap weather forecast

  Friday’s forecast for the Shuswap features a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

  Canada

  Aug 1
  
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• Lower Blueberry Creek blaze not growing, several more burning in Shuswap: BC Wildfire

  BC Wildfire says the Lower Blueberry Creek fire showed no signs of growth overnight. Two initial attack crews, four smokejumpers and a heavy helicopter are working the blaze.

  Canada

  Jul 19
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• Landslide risk warning issued for post-wildfire areas in Shuswap

  Environment Canada is forecasting widespread showers from Saturday to Monday, with rainfall totals of 5-10 mm, though downpours could see 25 mm.

  Environment

  Jun 15
• Landslide risks in post-wildfire zones topic of Shuswap public meeting

  The 2023 Bush Creek East wildfire ‘changed how the landscape absorbs precipitation, like rain and snow,’ said the Columbia Shuswap Regional District ahead of a community meeting.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Swimming advisory issued for 2 beaches on Shuswap Lake

  The beaches are both located along Blind Bay Road. Swimming at either is not recommended at this time due to the elevated risk of stomach or intestinal illness.

  Health

  May 31
• Rebuilding process underway in Shuswap after devastating Bush Creek East blaze

  The Columbia Shuswap Regional District said 233 properties were affected by last summer's wildfire, around 109 will likely require a development permit.

  Canada

  May 21
• Annual construction underway on Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail

  Last year, a two-kilometre section of the rail trail was completed in Enderby. This year, work will take place at a handful of locations.

  Canada

  Mar 30
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• CSRD seeking public input on Bush Creek East wildfire

  'We are undertaking this exercise now so that we can implement some, but likely not all, suggestions for improvement for the 2024 fire season,' the CSRD said.

  Canada

  Mar 5
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• Falkland Stampede Grounds receives $466K in public funding

  The funding will go towards much-needed upgrades, such as electrical work plus improvements to the grandstand and concessions areas.

  Canada

  Jan 19