Columbia Shuswap Regional District

• White Rock Lake wildfire near Westwold spreads to 20,000 hectares

  The extreme fire behaviour is being attributed to large amounts of wildfire fuel, heavy smoke hampering air attacks and extreme weather conditions including heat and wind.

  Canada

  Jul 28
• Evacuation order issued for part of Seymour Arm due to nearby wildfire

  The Columbia Shuswap Regional District issued the evacuation order early Thursday as a result of the immediate danger from the fire burning south of the community on Shuswap Lake.

  Canada

  Jul 22
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• Vehicle accident sparked 400-hectare wildfire near Sicamous, says fire chief

  The Two Mile Road fire is situated just two kilometres from Sicamous, and has spawned an evacuation order and alert plus a highway closure.

  Canada

  Jul 21
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• Evacuation alert upgraded to order for Three Valley Lake fire west of Revelstoke, B.C.

  An evacuation order has been issued for a wildfire threatening properties around 18 kilometres southwest of Revelstoke.

  Canada

  Jul 20
• Evacuation alert issued for Shuswap Lake community of Seymour Arm

  The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) issued the evacuation alert at noon on Wednesday for Seymour Arm because of a wildfire in the Hunakwa Lake area.

  Canada

  Jul 14
• B.C.’s rural and remote residents encouraged to take internet speed test

  According to the UBCM, federal data regarding internet speeds may not accurately reflect broadband speeds experienced in homes, businesses or elsewhere.

  Canada

  May 29
• Columbia Shuswap Regional District seeking volunteer firefighters

  The regional district says new recruits are needed in Eagle Bay, Silver Creek, Malakwa, Blind Bay and Sorrento.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• Shuswap senior helps regional district hit firefighting milestone

  A Shuswap senior is celebrating a career milestone he never expected after becoming a fully certified exterior firefighter at age 78.

  Fire

  Jan 10
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• Columbia Shuswap Regional District planning to open outdoor rinks, weather permitting

  “The ability to open the outdoor rinks is entirely weather dependent,” the Columbia Shuswap Regional District said in a press release on Friday.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2020
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• Students at Shuswap Middle School collect, recycle 1,500 pounds of batteries

  “We know this took a lot of parental support and we appreciate the help with this awesome effort.”

  Environment

  Dec 5, 2020