Kootenay Rockies NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by Region Kootenay Rockies en-us Copyright � 2013, Province of British Columbia 5 Smoke from planned fires may be visible near Revelstoke REVELSTOKE – Smoke and flames from the planned burning of waste wood may be visible near Revelstoke from May 20 to June 3. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013FOR0070-000907.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT Statement on Hon. Steven Point resignation VICTORIA – Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond released the following statement on the resignation of the Honourable Steven Point as chair of the advisory committee on the safety and security of vulnerable women. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JAG0158-000908.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT BC Coroners Service warns of high-water dangers VICTORIA – On the eve of the Victoria Day long weekend, the BC Coroners Service is warning residents to take extreme care near streams and rivers which are currently running much faster and higher than normal. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JAG0159-000909.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 22:05:00 GMT Enforcement officers on patrol over May long weekend VICTORIA – British Columbia’s natural resource officers, park rangers and conservation officers will be busy over the Victoria Day long weekend helping residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013FOR0067-000899.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT Celebrate the long weekend in a BC Park VICTORIA – Many BC Parks still offer first-come, first-served campsites for visitors without reservations. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013ENV0054-000898.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 18:49:00 GMT Flood risk heightens, safety urged VICTORIA – With the onset of warmer temperatures, increased snow melt in parts of B.C.’s southern interior have amplified waterway risks. Water levels and flow rates are becoming higher and swifter, with river levels expected to continue to increase through the remainder of the week, reaching the highest levels late on Friday or into Saturday. People are urged to take special precaution in low lying areas and along river and creek banks. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JAG0151-000893.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT B.C. crews head to Alberta to assist with prescribed burns KAMLOOPS – The Wildfire Management Branch is sending 13 personnel to Alberta to assist Parks Canada in carrying out prescribed burns. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013FOR0064-000892.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 22:45:00 GMT BC Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased teens KELOWNA - The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two teens whose bodies were recovered from Nicola Lake on May 6, 2013. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JAG0149-000888.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Leave newborn wildlife in the wild VICTORIA – When it comes to newborn wild animals, mother always knows best, and so with fawning and calving season underway, provincial biologists are reminding people that newborn deer, elk or moose should not be touched or moved when encountered. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013FOR0059-000879.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT Prescribed burning to resume in Morrissey Creek area GRAND FORKS – The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has scheduled the second phase of a prescribed burn in the Morrissey Creek area for Wednesday, April 24. The exact timing of the burn will depend on weather and site conditions. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013FOR0058-000878.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:45:00 GMT