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September 28 - Kookipi Creek Wildfire - Evacuation Alert Rescinded
The Evacuation ALERT issued on September 8, 2023 at 2pm, by the Fraser Valley Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for the areas north of Hannah Lake in Nahatlatch Park including the Rivers Edge Cabins, and areas on the south fire boundary along Chaumox Road and Nahalatch FSR, including the Washtock Family Farm and Campground has been rescinded based on the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
September 27 - Fire Ban Lifted
The (Category 1) campfire prohibition and the Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibition will be lifted in the Coastal Fire Centre starting at 12 noon, Pacific Daylight Time, on Wednesday, September 27, 2022. This means that all open burning will once again be permitted within the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.
September 25 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
The FVRD office will be closed on Monday, October 2, in support of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation on September 30th. This is a day for reflection, intended to create space to honour those whose lives were lost in, or because of, residential schools and the Survivors, families, and communities that were deeply affected by this system.
September 22 - Statement from Fraser Valley Regional District on the Initial Findings of Xyólhmet ye Syéwiqwélh (Taking Care of Our Children) Project
The findings shared yesterday by the Xyólhmet ye Syéwiqwélh team are only just the start of this important work.