According to the city, residents will have the chance to cool down at either of the Public Library Locations (Bob Harkins and Nechako), the Aquatic Centre and Canfor Leisure Pool as well as the Pine Centre Mall.
The fire is producing smoke that is visible from Quesnel, Highway 97 and surrounding communities.
Initial attack firefighters and heavy equipment are responding with helicopter support.
This year, nine paramedics have passed away. The agency noted while some of the deaths were due to health issues or accidents, many of their members died by suicide – deaths likely connected to the job’s many stressors.
In Artistic Swimming, Kennedy Moore of PG is the lone northern to be selected. Zahra Ngabo of the Northern Bounce Academy will participate in basketball.
Team BC’s men’s U-23 softball team has no shortage of local flavour, which includes Caleb Falk, Aidan Heggelund, Joel Henry, as well as Cameron and Colby Jefferies.
British Columbians heading out into nature or just relaxing in their backyards this long weekend can use their phones to help collect data on the plants and animals they see.Â