Tag: Ministry of Health

The Snaking River Wildfire is reported to be over 1,000 hectares in size. The BC Wildfire Service says day time heat and solar radiation have continued to dry the area, producing more fuel for the fire. The fire, located 65 kms west of Quesnel is producing smoke that is visible from Quesnel, Highway 97, and surrounding communities.

Williams Lake RCMP are asking the Public's assistance in locating Andrew Barber, last seen in Riske Creek. Andrew Barber, 39 years old, was last seen on July 28, 2025.

The Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC (APBC) says the mental health crisis continues it’s having a lasting impact on the service’s members.  According to the union, approximately 30 per cent of their members (including paramedics and dispatchers) are either off work battling mental health or are still continuing to work while receiving treatment.  

Chief Clifford LeBrun of Lhtako Dene, and Mayor of the District of Wells, Ed Coleman, signed a new charter that guarantees the two governments will work together for the next 'Seven Generations of Decision Making' on major infrastructure projects that will help grow and sustain the communities.

The Lhatko Dene Nation opened its first day of Pow Wow with a Grand Entry at 7 pm on Friday, August 1. There were over 200 warriors and dancers who made the trip to Lhtako Dene from all over Western Canada and from the United States. Lhtako Dene's Pow Wow runs until August 3.