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Eddie Petryshen stands next to an old-growth tree (photo courtesy of Wildsight)

Old-growth forest tour making rounds in the Kootenays

Participants can view the ancient trees up-close and learn about their environmental importance

Eddie Petryshen stands next to an old-growth tree (photo courtesy of Wildsight)

Old-growth forest tour making rounds in the Kootenays

Participants can view ancient trees up-close and learn about their environmental importance

Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb (Black Press)

Williams Lake evacuation went well, mayor says

Highway 97 north reopening helped clear the city

Swarmed by media, Kenneth Jacob Fenton (left) and his lawyers Chris Massey and Dale Marshall enter Western Communities Court for sentencing Friday. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

UPDATED: Fenton gets four years for crash that killed cop

Kenneth Jacob Fenton was drunk when he crashed into and killed an RCMP officer, Const. Sarah Beckett.

Swarmed by media, Kenneth Jacob Fenton (left) and his lawyers Chris Massey and Dale Marshall enter Western Communities Court for sentencing Friday. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
The end of an Echo

The end of an Echo

Invermere Valley Echo shuts down operations in Columbia Valley

The end of an Echo

Hiker rescued from Hell Roaring Creek near Invermere

Search and Rescue come in from two ways to find and save man who fell in the water

Amidst the smoke of tasty burgers and hot dogs cooking on the barbecue, Councillor Paul Marcil cuts the ribbon for the official opening of the updated Tilley Memorial Park in Canal Flats Friday, June 30th.Photo by Dean Midyette

Upgrades to Tilley Memorial Park in Canal Flats unveiled

New washrooms, expanded docks among new features

Amidst the smoke of tasty burgers and hot dogs cooking on the barbecue, Councillor Paul Marcil cuts the ribbon for the official opening of the updated Tilley Memorial Park in Canal Flats Friday, June 30th.Photo by Dean Midyette
Firefighters ignore campfire ban

Firefighters ignore campfire ban

A group of B.C. firefighters are being skewered online for enjoying a campfire Tuesday

Firefighters ignore campfire ban
Pharmacy supplies provided for evacuees

Pharmacy supplies provided for evacuees

Many groups are helping to provide services or collecting donations for the Red Cross.

  • Jul 11, 2017
Pharmacy supplies provided for evacuees
Lightning sparks small wildfires throughout Southeast Fire Centre

Lightning sparks small wildfires throughout Southeast Fire Centre

28 small fires started in southeastern B.C. on Monday, but none are threatening

Lightning sparks small wildfires throughout Southeast Fire Centre
No weather relief in sight

No weather relief in sight

As wildfires continue to rage in B.C., there’s no rain relief in sight

No weather relief in sight
PHOTOS: Wildfires engulf parts of B.C.

PHOTOS: Wildfires engulf parts of B.C.

A gallery of photos from around the province as thousands are evacuated from their homes

PHOTOS: Wildfires engulf parts of B.C.
(Laura Dalby/Twitter)

14,000 evacuated due to B.C. wildfires

Firefighters from Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan are on their way

(Laura Dalby/Twitter)
B.C. wildfire situation deteriorates

B.C. wildfire situation deteriorates

B.C. orders more people to evacuate as wildfire situation deteriorates

B.C. wildfire situation deteriorates
Anaham residents Cecil Grinder and Clayton Stump load up their vehicle with food and emergency supplies in Williams Lake Sunday evening with plans to take it back to community members in the evacuation zone in the Chilcotin.

‘We have to try and save our homes’: Tl’etinqox First Nation

The members are gathering at the Anaham Band office to serve food and water as they wait it out

Anaham residents Cecil Grinder and Clayton Stump load up their vehicle with food and emergency supplies in Williams Lake Sunday evening with plans to take it back to community members in the evacuation zone in the Chilcotin.
(Shane MacKichan photo)
(Shane MacKichan photo)
Wildlife may survive these wildfires, if they’re fast

Wildlife may survive these wildfires, if they’re fast

“We may never know what animals were killed and what happened.”

Wildlife may survive these wildfires, if they’re fast
How to help those devastated by B.C. wildfires

How to help those devastated by B.C. wildfires

Donations will help provide immediate relief such as cots, blankets and family reunification

How to help those devastated by B.C. wildfires
LIVE: Horgan speaks on B.C.’s wildfires in Kamloops

LIVE: Horgan speaks on B.C.’s wildfires in Kamloops

Premier-designate John Horgan to meet with evacuees Sunday afternoon

LIVE: Horgan speaks on B.C.’s wildfires in Kamloops