Slocan Valley
Slocan Valley areas under evacuation alert over potential flooding
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Residents don’t have to leave yet. But they might soon. Continue reading
Failure to recruit doctors could force BC community to limit ER hours to 9-5
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The decision is being delayed until the spring. Continue reading
Vernon Search and Rescue called out
By Lauren Pullen Anchor
Vernon Search and Rescue were called to the Slocan Valley on Wednesday for what we now know was a recovery mission. Continue reading
Winlaw volunteer fire department returns to work following chief’s suspension
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
A volunteer fire department in the Slocan Valley has returned to work today, after all 19 members resigned in protest of their chief being suspended. Continue reading
Volunteer fire department in Slocan Valley resigns in protest after chief suspended
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The volunteer fire department in the Slocan River Valley have resigned in protest of their chief being suspended, after he refused to provide traffic control for a non-emergency event. Continue reading
Slocan Valley residents: drinking water still isn’t safe
The local health authority lifted a water advisory in the area five days ago, saying that people could now go ahead and use it as needed. however, many residents say they can still see a sheen of fuel across the surface of their well water, and that it still smells like fuel. Continue reading
Province says Calgary trucking company to pay for fuel clean up in Lemon Creek
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The province says the Calgary-based trucking company, Executive Flight Centre, will be responsible for all cleanup costs after one of their trucks crashed into Lemon Creek on Friday. Continue reading
Evacuation order for thousands in Slocan Valley after jet fuel spill in Lemon Creek
An evacuation order in place for close to 800 homes in the Slocan Valley after a tanker carrying 35,000 litres of jet fuel spilled into Lemon Creek, ten kilometres south of the town of Slocan. Continue reading