East Canoe Forest Service Road closed due to washout

VALEMOUNT – Recreational users and hunters are advised that the East Canoe Forest Service Road will be closed at 41 kilometres until further notice due to a washout.

Recent wildfires serve as reminder to be cautious

SMITHERS – The Northwest Fire Centre has responded to seven fires within the past week, all of which were human-caused.

Update on Bella Coola and Tweedsmuir Park repairs

BELLA COOLA – The Province has started work in the Bella Coola valley and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to restore roads and bridges washed out in recent years by major storm systems and severe flooding.

More compliance officers on patrol this weekend

VICTORIA – The Province is increasing compliance and enforcement patrols by about 30 per cent over the Victoria Day long weekend.

Prescribed burn planned for Topley area

SMITHERS – The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and BC Timber Sales are planning to conduct a 45-hectare prescribed burn near Topley over the next month to reduce the risk of wildfire and help maintain local ecosystems.

Open fire prohibitions in Prince George Fire Centre

PRINCE GEORGE – Effective at 12 noon on Saturday, May 19, Category 2 open fires and fireworks will be prohibited in most of the Prince George Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.