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BCNE Feeling Effects Of Wildfire

PRINCE GEORGE- For the second year, the BCNE has had to tweak its plans as the wildfire situation has affected schedules. Last year, rodeo events were cancelled as highway closures made it difficult for livestock to get to the city. A similar situation this summer, as the smoke has prompted the cancellation of barrel racing and team roping. Firefighter Games is also cancelled this year as many...

Stuart Lake Lakeside Communities Help Yekooche Evacuate

PRINCE GEORGE - The isolated community of Yekooche is 75-kilometre drive northwest of Fort St. James at the north end of Stuart Lake. Over 120 residents were asked to evacuate on Sunday because of the wildfires. People from around other lakeside communities banded together to help their neighbours. Nearly 15 vehicles headed for the Yakooche Sunday evening to transport people to Fort St James....

Northwest Fires Continue To Rage

PRINCE GEORGE - There is cautious optimism be shown by BC Wildfire officials around the Shovel Lake fire west of Prince George. However, there is still some fear of what might be coming thanks to Mother Nature. Despite windy conditions Wednesday, BC Wildfire officials say there was no significant growth in the massive fire. Crews shored up guards on the northwest corner of the blaze. On the...