Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
Highway 1 from Cache Creek to Spences Bridge closed due to Shetland Creek wildfire
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Shetland Creek wildfire has closed the Trans Canada Highway from Cache Creek to Spences Bridge.At around 5:30 p.m. Sunday (July 21), DriveBC announced that the stretch of Hi...
Jul 21, 2024
United Way B.C. inviting grant applications, donations to support of those affected by wildfires
United Way B.C. notes in a press release it is mobilizing to support individuals and communities impacted by destructive wildfires across the province.Non-profits supporting those affected can apply f...
Jul 21, 2024
Firefighters spend Sunday keeping Shetland Creek blaze away from Ashcroft, Hat Creek Valley, Spences Bridge
UPDATE (6:00 p.m.): Highway 1 between Cache Creek and Spences Bridge is now closed due to wildfire. EARLIER: ASHCROFT, B.C. - While the massive Shetland Creek wildfire threatens property on several fl...
Jul 21, 2024
Calmer winds quiet Shetland Creek fire behaviour
ASHCROFT, B.C. - Updates provided by municipal authorities in the villages of Ashcroft and Cache Creek Saturday (July 20) lend some reasons for hope in the fight against the Shetland Creek wildfire.Th...
Jul 20, 2024
All of Ashcroft, parts of Cache Creek placed on evacuation alert
ASHCROFT, B.C. - The entire village of Ashcroft and the Ashcroft Indian Band are on evacuation alert Friday (July 19), thanks to the approaching Shetland Creek wildfire.Ashcroft Mayor Barbara Roden si...
Jul 19, 2024
Canadian flights, hospitals, border disrupted during global technology outage
TORONTO - A global technology outage had grounded flights, disrupted hospitals and backed up border crossings in Canada on Friday, as reported issues persisted hours after the issues with Microsoft se...
Jul 19, 2024
Kamloops cancer care centre on track for 2028 opening: BC Cancer Foundation
KAMLOOPS - BC Cancer Foundation's lead for the Interior says plans are in motion for the long-anticipated Kamloops cancer care centre and the project is on track to open its doors in 2028. Pardeep Khr...
Jul 18, 2024
'It was just devouring'; Venables Valley residents escape without structure losses, but concern remains
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - Late Wednesday (July 17) night the Teit Creek and Shetland Creek wildfires merged north of Spences Bridge, growing from just over 500 hectares in size to nearly 5,000. With the ...
Jul 18, 2024
TNRD expands Venables Valley evacuation order, expresses confidence in Emergency Operations Centre
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District has expanded the evacuation order around the Shetland Creek wildfire in the Spences Bridge area.Late Thursday afternoon (July 18), the TNRD added nine ...
Jul 18, 2024
Former Merritt mayor Menard dies
MERRITT, B.C. - Former City of Merritt Mayor Neil Menard has passed away.He was 80 years of age.Menard entered the political circle in February of 2014 winning a byelection following the resignation o...
Jul 18, 2024
