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Fraser Lake man missing

Fraser Lake man missing

Jerry Krietz was last seen July 7 and wasn’t at work July 10, which is out of character for him.
Smithers firefighters heading to battle wildfires

Smithers firefighters heading to battle wildfires

Four firefighters, fire truck and support vehicle heading to Cache Creek.
VIDEO: Firefighting near Finger Lake south of Vanderhoof

VIDEO: Firefighting near Finger Lake south of Vanderhoof

Twenty firefighters were expected to arrive Thursday to hold back the 2,062-hectare fire.
Self-proclaimed Christ named vexatious litigant

Self-proclaimed Christ named vexatious litigant

City of Prince Rupert dishes out $46K to fight frivolous lawsuits; Gitanmaax also has legal history.
UPDATE: Fires affect Bulkley Valley air quality

UPDATE: Fires affect Bulkley Valley air quality

The air quality statement for the Bulkley Valley ended July 17.
Discounted hotel rooms for wildfire evacuees

Discounted hotel rooms for wildfire evacuees

Coast Hotels offering support to help ease the burden on evacuees
A drive through wildfire ghost towns

A drive through wildfire ghost towns

Smithers resident Scott Olesiuk took eerie photos of his drive down a mostly deserted Highway 20.
RCMP send 340 officers from B.C. and Alberta to help with wildfires

RCMP send 340 officers from B.C. and Alberta to help with wildfires

RCMP say there will be ‘no tolerance for criminal activities’ in fire evacuation zones
Local fire departments could send firefighters to help battle wildfires in the province

Local fire departments could send firefighters to help battle wildfires in the province

Smithers and Telkwa Fire Departments could be sending personnel and or resources.
Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako issues evacuation alerts

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako issues evacuation alerts

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has issued three evacuation alerts on its eastern side.