Shuswap Lake

Chase RCMP located what appeared to be a non-emergency vehicle driving in an evacuated area of Sorrento on Aug. 21, 2023. (File photo)

Shuswap man claiming to be firefighter handed 90-day driving prohibition

Officers located driver in evacuated area of Sorrento

 

The BC Wildfire Service said Tuesday, Aug. 15, that the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was expected to move in a north-northeasterly direction. (BC Wildfire Service image)

Winds expected to pick and increase fire activity at Adams Lake blaze

Forecast for next few days has blaze spreading northward

 

The Thompson Nicola Regional District issued an evacuation alert Monday, Aug. 7, for 85 properties west of Adams Lake. The alert comes in response to the Bush Creek East wildfire, which has been burning since July 12. (TNRD image)

Evacuation alert issued for 85 Shuswap properties at Adams Lake

Agate Bay boat launch closed, south end of lake closed to recreation users

 

Fire candling in the trees in the area of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire on August 6, 2023. (CSRD photo)

Fire guard being constructed for Shuswap communities south of Adams Lake blaze

Area F director says next couple of days will be critical

Fire candling in the trees in the area of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire on August 6, 2023. (CSRD photo)
A BC Wildfire Service firefighter works to halt southward movement of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire towards residential structures Wednesday night, Aug. 2, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)

VIDEO: No structures lost in Lower East Adams Lake blaze

Video captures Wednesday night’s successful effort to halt fire’s spread towards structures.

A BC Wildfire Service firefighter works to halt southward movement of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire towards residential structures Wednesday night, Aug. 2, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)
The East Adams Lake wildfire spreads across the lake from Interfor’s Adams Lake mill on Wednesday night, Aug. 2, 2023. (Rick Kwitkoski/Facebook photo)

Boaters urged to stay away from Shuswap firefighting operation

Regional district says some people have chosen to not follow evacuation order

The East Adams Lake wildfire spreads across the lake from Interfor’s Adams Lake mill on Wednesday night, Aug. 2, 2023. (Rick Kwitkoski/Facebook photo)
This photo of the south flank of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was taken from a helicopter at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)

Lightning ignites new fire north of 2,000-hectare blaze near Chase

Reduced fire behaviour supports firefighting efforts

This photo of the south flank of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was taken from a helicopter at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)
This photo of the south flank of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was taken from a helicopter at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)

Lightning ignites new fire north of 2,000-hectare Lower East Adams Lake blaze

Reduced fire behaviour supports firefighting efforts

This photo of the south flank of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was taken from a helicopter at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has deployed a Structure Protection Unit to properties under an evacuation alert that was issued on July 20 in response to the growing Lower East Adams wildfire. (CSRD image)

Structure protection crew to protect North Shuswap properties on evacuation alert

Residents of alert areas asked to register with Evacuee Registration and Assistance program

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has deployed a Structure Protection Unit to properties under an evacuation alert that was issued on July 20 in response to the growing Lower East Adams wildfire. (CSRD image)
The East Adams Lake wildfire in the Shuswap was estimated to be 210 hectares in size as of Friday, July 21, 2023. (CSRD image)

Shuswap wildfire reaches 210 hectares, evacuation alerts remain in effect

Alerts issued Thursday for nearly 100 properties on lower east Adams Lake

The East Adams Lake wildfire in the Shuswap was estimated to be 210 hectares in size as of Friday, July 21, 2023. (CSRD image)
The Bush Creek East wildfire, ignited Wednesday southwest of Squaam Bay along Adams Lake, was estimated to have reached 265 hectares as of Monday, July 17, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)

Wildfire near Adams Lake at 265 hectares, three new fires discovered

BC Wildfire Service personnel, air tankers responding to Bush Creek East blaze

The Bush Creek East wildfire, ignited Wednesday southwest of Squaam Bay along Adams Lake, was estimated to have reached 265 hectares as of Monday, July 17, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)
As of April 1, 2023, Shuswap Lake was at 344.772 metres. The low lake level recently prompted the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to issues a warning to the public regarding use of several boat launches. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Low lake level prompts public warnings for Shuswap boat launches

April data shows lower-than-usual measurements for Shuswap Lake since 2007 to present

As of April 1, 2023, Shuswap Lake was at 344.772 metres. The low lake level recently prompted the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to issues a warning to the public regarding use of several boat launches. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
The Quaaout Lodge in the Shuswap, near Squila, was engulfed in flames Sunday morning, May 22. (Andrew McCausland photo)

VIDEO: Shuswap resort engulfed in flames

Fire at Quaaout Lodge Sunday morning, May 22, in Squilax

The Quaaout Lodge in the Shuswap, near Squila, was engulfed in flames Sunday morning, May 22. (Andrew McCausland photo)
A Canadian coalition is calling for restrictions on boating noise as Transport Canada asks for public feedback on the issue. (Pixabay photo)

B.C. groups want to restrict noisy boats as Transport Canada looks at options

Decibel Coalition members advocating for limits for boat manufacturers and users

A Canadian coalition is calling for restrictions on boating noise as Transport Canada asks for public feedback on the issue. (Pixabay photo)
BC Hydro plans to remove the Wilsey Dam and Shuswap Falls Powerhouse along the Shuswap River as part of a restoration project to help salmon access to historical spawning habitat. (BC Hydro photo)

Splatsin: BC Hydro decision to remove Shuswap River dam disregards title and rights

Utility to provider to decommission 92-year-old Wilsey Dam, improve access for salmon

BC Hydro plans to remove the Wilsey Dam and Shuswap Falls Powerhouse along the Shuswap River as part of a restoration project to help salmon access to historical spawning habitat. (BC Hydro photo)
Sicamous RCMP and the BC SPCA are investigating a case of animal cruelty involving a July 1 report of a dog found dead in Shuswap Lake, west of the Bruhn Bridge. (File photo)

RCMP, SPCA investigate after dog found dead, tied to anchor in Shuswap Lake

Police say it appears animal was intentionally made to suffer

Sicamous RCMP and the BC SPCA are investigating a case of animal cruelty involving a July 1 report of a dog found dead in Shuswap Lake, west of the Bruhn Bridge. (File photo)
Brandi Hansen said she was disheartened to find dozens of severed, declawed bear paws dumped in a culvert alongside a North Shuswap road on Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Contributed)

Shuswap resident finds dozens of declawed bear paws dumped on side of road

Cub paws part of gruesome scene in culvert along rural roadway

Brandi Hansen said she was disheartened to find dozens of severed, declawed bear paws dumped in a culvert alongside a North Shuswap road on Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Contributed)
Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Murray McNeil and Cpl. Wade Fisher present seven-year-old Cody Krabbendam of Ranchero with an award for bravery on July 22, 2020. (Contributed)

7-year old Shuswap boy receives medal of bravery for rescuing child at beach

Last summer Cody Krabbendam jumped into the lake to save another boy from drowning

Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Murray McNeil and Cpl. Wade Fisher present seven-year-old Cody Krabbendam of Ranchero with an award for bravery on July 22, 2020. (Contributed)
Kristen Josey found helped deliver Nelson, a five-month-old border collie, to a veterinarian in Salmon Arm after the dog had fallen from the back of a truck and injured itself. The BC SPCA said it is investigating the incident and charges may be recommended. (Kristen Josey photo)

Puppy loses leg after fall from moving vehicle in Shuswap, BC SPCA investigates

Shuswap branch of BC SPCA appeals to the public for help with medical costs

Kristen Josey found helped deliver Nelson, a five-month-old border collie, to a veterinarian in Salmon Arm after the dog had fallen from the back of a truck and injured itself. The BC SPCA said it is investigating the incident and charges may be recommended. (Kristen Josey photo)
Seven-year-old Cody Krabbendam is a hero after jumping into Shuswap Lake to save an older boy from drowning near Sicamous Beach Park on Saturday, July 11, 2020. (Contributed)

Brave 7-year-old boy rescues older child from drowning in Shuswap Lake

RCMP to look into Red Cross award for Ranchero resident Cody Krabbendam

Seven-year-old Cody Krabbendam is a hero after jumping into Shuswap Lake to save an older boy from drowning near Sicamous Beach Park on Saturday, July 11, 2020. (Contributed)