Salmon Arm News
Evacuation orders to drop to alerts on Wednesday at Bush Creek fire
Shuswap residents must wait another day for evacuation orders to lift in wildfire-ravaged areas, complicating the return to school for some students. The North...
Car show raises more than $50,000 for victims of Shuswap wildfires
Car lovers and enthusiasts came together and raised more than $50,000 for victims of Shuswap wildfires. The Lakeview Cruise-In in Salmon Arm Friday evening saw...
Viewings begin Tuesday for damaged or destroyed properties within CSRD
The number of structures in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District that have been destroyed or damaged by the Bush Creek East wildfire now sits at 226. In a...
BC Hydro says a third of damaged power poles replaced in Shuswap
UPDATE: 3:15 p.m. BC Hydro says they’ve replaced a third of the power poles damaged by the Bush Creek East wildfire, and have restored power to over 1,200...
Some evacuation orders, alerts eased as Bush Creek fire sees decreased activity Saturday
UPDATE: 8:00 p.m. The Village of Chase has given the all-clear to its residents, rescinding an evacuation alert put in place due to the Bush Creek East...
School will start on different day for some North Okanagan-Shuswap School District 83 students
Back to school will look a little different for some Shuswap area students because of wildfires in the region. North Okanagan-Shuswap School District 83 Supt....
North Shuswap rebuild could take five years, CSRD tells residents
Columbia Shuswap Regional District officials expect the rebuild in the North Shuswap following the “devastating” Bush Creek East fire to take as...
CSRD officials relieved after cadaver dogs find no remains in North Shuswap destruction
UPDATE: 4:24 p.m. Regional district officials ran cadaver dogs through the destruction left behind after the Bush Creek East wildfire tore through the North...
Bear cub recovering after suffering burns in Shuswap wildfire
An orphaned bear cub is on the mend after being injured in the Bush Creek wildfire near Chase last week. The black bear cub suffered burns to its paws, but is...
BCWS replacing structure protection resources on north shore of Bush Creek blaze
UPDATE: 2:09 p.m. The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District says crews are beginning to replace structure protection resources with smaller tanks on the north side...
How Shuswap wildfire is fanning political flames
The wildfire that has been rampaging through the Shuswap has also sparked a fight over whether local Opposition MLAs have been encouraging residents to disobey...
Behind the fire lines, community groups stay connected, stay strong
Residents from fire-ravaged areas all over the North Shuswap are turning to social media to offer help to complete strangers. Community pages are popping up,...
Shuswap Lake marinas helped evacuees when wildfires forced residents out
Local marinas helped search and rescue teams evacuate residents along Shuswap Lake as the Bush Creek East wildfire approached multiple communities. Gareth Seys,...
Several properties in Turtle Valley downgraded from evacuation order to evacuation alert
UPDATE 7:30 p.m. An evacuation order has been downgraded to an evacuation alert for parts of the Turtle Valley area near the Bush Creek East wildfire. Effective...
Shuswap Community Foundation launches wildfire response grants
The Shuswap Community Foundation is rolling out emergency response grants in response to the wildfire crisis. The grants are aimed at "offering vital...
No major growth at Bush Creek blaze, residents urged to stay on 'high alert' with forecast winds
UPDATE: 9:21 p.m. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says despite being highly visible from some areas, the Bush Creek East wildfire hasn’t seen...
Communication issues pose problem for those in North Shuswap
Left without power or easy road access, a North Shuswap resident says the biggest threat to her community is a lack of communication. Nena Jocic-Andrejevic, a...
'Massive amount of damage' to deal with at Bush Creek East wildfire
UPDATE 3:30 p.m. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has begun notifying property owners who suffered structure losses due to the Bush Creek East wildfire....
Volunteer firefighter loses home, continues to fight fire
A volunteer firefighter lost his home while helping to preserve the Scotch Creek bridge, which was integral for getting people out of the area affected by the...
CSRD to implement notification system to contact residents impacted by north Shuswap wildfire
UPDATE: 3:40 p.m. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District said it’s looking to start a notification system to get in touch with those affected by the Bush...