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Elephant Hill wildfire balloons to 168,000 hectares

Elephant Hill wildfire balloons to 168,000 hectares

Growth in the north and northeast portions of the fire accounted for most of the increase.
Local News Briefs: Semlin Valley golf course closes

Local News Briefs: Semlin Valley golf course closes

Plus a food drive at the Ashcroft pool, sewing camp, and a Drive Smart quiz.
Fraser-Nicola MLA says Liberal leadership race will lead to renewal for the party

Fraser-Nicola MLA says Liberal leadership race will lead to renewal for the party

But Jackie Tegart is saddened that there was a ‘right time’ for Liberal leader Christy Clark to go.
Wildfire News Briefs: Relief centre set up for Boston Flats residents

Wildfire News Briefs: Relief centre set up for Boston Flats residents

Plus investigators exonerate rail companies as cause of the Elephant Hill wildfire, and more.
Evacuation order changed to alert for Clinton, Highway 97 corridor

Evacuation order changed to alert for Clinton, Highway 97 corridor

As of 4 p.m. on August 15, Clinton residents can return home after 17 days on evacuation order.
Aug. 15: TNRD working to access areas recently affected by Elephant Hill fire

Aug. 15: TNRD working to access areas recently affected by Elephant Hill fire

Fire saw limited growth throughout the day
B.C. highway sees snow in summer

B.C. highway sees snow in summer

Weeks of hot and dry weather ended by a hailstorm in Little Fort
Aug. 13: Elephant Hill fire estimated at 149,914 hectares

Aug. 13: Elephant Hill fire estimated at 149,914 hectares

Fire got close to Green Lake, reached Young Lake
Shambhala Music Festival cancels Sunday night lineup

Shambhala Music Festival cancels Sunday night lineup

More than 17,000 festival goers have been at the music festival since Friday.
Aug. 12: Elephant Hill fire progressed significantly towards the north and northeast

Aug. 12: Elephant Hill fire progressed significantly towards the north and northeast

“The winds were incredibly gusty today which made firefighting efforts very difficult.”