Tumbler Ridge

• B.C. tree planter was injured in ‘defensive attack’ by bear: Officials

  Officials believe the bear involved was likely a grizzly, and say because of the defensive nature of the attack and the remote location, they will not attempt to trap it.

  Environment

  Jul 7
  
• Tree planter airlifted to hospital after bear attack in northeastern B.C.

  Conservation officers have been deployed to an area near Tumbler Ridge after a tree planter was attacked by a bear Thursday afternoon.

  Environment

  Jul 6
  
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• Compensation confusion for B.C. wildfire evacuees who drove to Alberta

  The government says there is an online tool where residents can receive e-transfers to cover expenses, but the evacuee and community both need to be registered.

  Fire

  Jun 28
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• Tumbler Ridge evacuation order rescinded, alert remains

  The District of Tumbler Ridge has downgraded the community's evacuation order to an alert.

  Fire

  Jun 15
• Thousands of residents in B.C.’s Peace Region wait as wildfires torch thousands of hectares

  The West Kiskatinaw River wildfire is still about four kilometres from Tumbler Ridge but the region has received rain, which has helped the growth of two fires.

  Fire

  Jun 13
• Wind still blowing away from Tumbler Ridge, crews working hard on fire guard

  BC Wildfire firefighters, along with volunteers, are working hard on a fire guard and structural protection, in case the winds switch again.

  Fire

  Jun 11
• ‘A really big break’: Winds push wildfire east, away from Tumbler Ridge

  The shift in winds in Tumbler Ridge has made it far easier for wildfire fighters in the area, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

  Fire

  Jun 10
• Wildfire just 4 or 5km from Tumbler Ridge, B.C. could reach town by end of day

  The fire has travelled about 15 kilometres towards the community since Tuesday, eight or nine of them on Thursday alone, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

  Fire

  Jun 9
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• ‘Ash beginning to fall’: Tumbler Ridge family evacuates due to B.C. wildfire

  An evacuation notice was issued for Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Thursday. For the Slack family, this is the second time they have had to flee their home due to a wildfire.

  Fire

  Jun 9
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• ‘Aggressive’ wildfire forces B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge to evacuate

  Everyone living in the community of about 2,400 people along with the areas east of it including Bearhole Lake has been ordered to leave immediately.

  Fire

  Jun 8