Lower Similkameen Indian Band
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B.C. First Nation implements off-road ban, cites ongoing heat wave, droughtThe Lower Similkameen Indian Band says the ban targets motorized vehicles and came into effect on Wednesday afternoon.CanadaJul 17
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Back-to-back wildfires in Similkameen region under investigationThe Lower Similkameen Indian Band says both fires happened Monday afternoon in the Chopaka area, not far from the Canada-U.S. border.CanadaJul 16
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Crater Creek wildfire burning south of Keremeos, B.C., grows to 220 square kilometresThe fire was previously listed at 14,000 hectares on Thursday, showing a rapid growth overnight. Officials fear weather conditions will fuel further expansion.FireAug 18, 2023
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Crater Creek wildfire grows to 14,000 hectares, evacuation order expandedA massive evacuation order is in place for the Crater Creek wildfire, located around 18 kilometres southwest of Keremeos.CanadaAug 17, 2023
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‘Who’s making the decisions?’ Criticism after Crater Creek wildfire explodes, growing 10 times in sizeThe Crater Creek wildfire, fanned by winds, merged with the Gillanders Creek fire. Together, the two fires grew from an estimated 1,100 hectares to 10,000 hectares.CanadaAug 16, 2023
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New Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area in Similkameen Valley announcedThe purpose of the declaration is to create a plan on how to take care of the water, land, and animals throughout the Ashnola Corridor.EnvironmentApr 28, 2022
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‘It’s a criminal act’: Prominent B.C. Interior Indigenous leader condemns church firesClarence Louie said worshippers of all faiths should be free to practice their religion where they choose.CanadaJun 27, 2021
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‘Of course it’s suspicious’: 2 more Catholic churches burn in B.C.’s Southern InteriorThe Chief of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band confirmed that a church in the small community of Hedley burned, as did one in the border community of Chopaka.CanadaJun 26, 2021
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Second phase of prescribed burn near Keremeos to be ignited this springThe prescribed burn will take place near Crater Mountain, approximately 15 kilometres west of Keremeos, and will involve 1,100 hectares.EnvironmentMar 18, 2021
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Lower Similkameen Indian Band declares state of emergency due to COVID-19'We ask that the community remains diligent in following the COVID-19 precautions and guidelines set by the Province,' LSIB Chief Keith Crow wrote in a releaseHealthFeb 2, 2021
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