Scotch Creek

• Scotch Creek Water System upgrade underway

  Construction on a long-awaited water system upgrade is underway in the Shuswap.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2023
  
• B.C. wildfires: Telus says newly installed lines in Scotch Creek area damaged by vandals

  As a result of the vandalism discovered on Monday, Sept. 18, Telus says it will take a few more weeks to repair damaged telephone, cable and internet lines.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2023
  
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• B.C. wildfires: Evacuation alert rescinded for Anglemont

  The Bush Creek East wildfire is currently estimated at 43,084 hectares and is classified as out of control, though it hasn’t had any growth since Aug. 31.

  Fire

  Sep 7, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: Firehall one of many structures destroyed by Bush Creek East blaze

  Video taken by Global News during a media tour of the North Shuswap on Wednesday shows untold blackened and scorched trees.

  Fire

  Sep 6, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Local residents to tour area devastated by Bush Creek East blaze

  The media will get a similar tour a few hours after residents have looked over their homes.

  Fire

  Sep 6, 2023
• Bush Creek East wildfire: Several evacuation orders to be downgraded

  'Tomorrow afternoon, we will begin the process of downgrading evacuation orders,' the Columbia Shuswap Regional District said Tuesday.

  Fire

  Sep 5, 2023
• Bush Creek East wildfire: ‘Massive challenges’ ahead, says regional district

  The sprawling blaze is currently estimated at 42,911 hectares. Several evacuation alerts and orders are still in effect for the eight-week-old blaze that started on July 12.

  Fire

  Sep 1, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Regional district, premier say evacuation orders should be heeded

  “We must stress that this decision puts both you and our tireless responders at high risk and directly conflicts with the issued evacuation order,” said the regional district.

  Fire

  Aug 22, 2023
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• Devastated Shuswap residents staying in Calgary realize their homes have been lost to fire

  A heartbreaking reality for those people who have lost their homes in the Shuswap region. Global News spoke to those staying in Calgary who are devastated and feeling abandoned.

  Fire

  Aug 22, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: Blaze closes bridge, boats used after evacuation order issued

  Search-and-rescue boats will be available at the Scotch Creek wharf and will transport people across the lake, where buses will be waiting.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2023