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Evacuation alerts and orders: don’t be scared, be prepared
Know the difference between an alert and order, what they mean, and what you need to do
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SMAC offering evacuees short-term respite
People can park their RVs for a short-term stay after leaving their homes.
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Update: Flat Lake Provincial Park closed to public due to evacuation alert in area
Canim Beach and Ruth Lake provincial parks also under evacuation alert
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In the dog days of summer, a vehicle is no place for pets
When the mercury soars, your pet will be happier and safer at home
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The benefits of curling up with a good book can’t be denied
Rockin’ and Talkin’ with the Clinton Seniors’ Association
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Ashcroft’s new water system was no match for the Great Fire of 1916
The town’s 60,000 gallon reservoir was drained in preparation for cleaning when fire broke out
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Government Instructions For Careless Campers
A century-old article from the Journal shows that warnings about preventing fire go back a long way
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Vernon man accidentally locks wife, dog on rooftop in heat wave; lives to post about it on social media
The man left for work and jokingly asked friends to ‘send up water’ to stranded pair who were safely unlocked from patio
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Ashcroft artist Martha Labadie inspired by local buildings and history
Display of her works at the Sidewalk Gallery focuses on the area in and around Ashcroft
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Ashcroft’s 1927 Dominion Day festivities featured a familiar sight
The event included a car parade, races, a movie, ice cream, and a dance that ended at 2 a.m.
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