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NEWCASTLE CREEK (SAYWARD) WILDFIRE UPDATE - WED MAY 31 4:00 PM
31 May
NEWCASTLE CREEK WILDFIRE UPDATE - MAY 30/23 8:30PM
30 May
Newcastle Creek Fire (Sayward) - UPDATE
30 May
WILDFIRE ALERT IN SAYWARD - NEWCASTLE CREEK AREA.
29 May
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29 May
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NEWCASTLE CREEK (SAYWARD) WILDFIRE UPDATE - WED MAY 31 4:00 PM
The fire is currently 160 ha. The size adjustment is due primarily to better flyover conditions and less smoke. This allowed a more accurate track of the fire perimeter.
The fire has not moved closer to the Village. The weather conditions remain favourable for fire control and the fire has remained inside the expected perimeters. The outlook remains positive and risk to residents and infrastructure is still low at this time.
A fire perimeter map and incident details are now available on the BC Wildfire Service Website and app > wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map
Stay Informed by signing up to receive updates & alerts by both text message & voice calls to landlines & cell phones on SRD's Notification system - Alertable at www.srd.ca/alerts
NEWCASTLE CREEK WILDFIRE UPDATE - MAY 30/23 8:30PM
Currently there is no significant change to be shared. The wildfire is holding at 90ha and the forecast is calling for favourable weather conditions tonight and tomorrow. There will be 4 helicopters in action tomorrow and the Kelsey Log Sort will be utilized as a refueling station. Additional ground personnel will be assisting at the site as well.
More information can be seen at www.alertable.ca
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NEWCASTLE CREEK WILDFIRE & SMOKE ADVISORY
Communities in the Strathcona Regional District may be experiencing various levels of wildfire smoke from the Newcastle Creek wildfire in Sayward. The fire is currently 90 ha in size. BC Wildfire Service states at the moment there is no risk to critical infrastructure or homes and there are no evacuation orders.
More information can be seen at www.alertable.ca
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WILDFIRE ALERT IN SAYWARD - NEWCASTLE CREEK AREA. If you are not in the area, please avoid visiting Sayward at this time.
Updates posted below from BC Wildfire Service and shared with residents of the surrounding area vie SRD’s Alertable notification system. Sign up to receive these updates at www.srd.ca/alerts
9:00 pm May 29 - The current size of the fire has increased to 60ha.
6:00 pm May 29 - 30 firefighters have been deployed to action the fire and air tankers/helicopters have been dropping water on the fire since earlier in the afternoon. The current size is 15ha burning in the slash piles and cut blocks.
At this time no critical infrastructure or residential homes are impacted or at risk. Fire is believed to be human-caused. Updates will be sent out as our regional Emergency Operation Centre receives them from the BC Wildfire Service via the SRD Alertable notification system. Sign up at srd.ca/alerts
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When events happen organizations issue alerts that notify those in affected areas so that they can take steps to protect themselves and their family, loved ones, friends and pets.
In recognition of National AccessAbility Week (May 28-June 3), we're announcing the volunteer recruitment for a new Strathcona Accessibility and Inclusion Committee (the Committee).
Are you passionate about civic engagement, addressing local issues, and supporting your community? Do you live or work in the Strathcona area?
Apply to join the Strathcona Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee and help shape policy within the region.
Committee members will work together to: identify, prevent, and eliminate barriers to accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Applications are open until June 23, 2023.
👉 For more info: www.srd.ca/accessibility
In partnership with: City of Campbell River - Local Government, Village of Gold River, Village of Zeballos, Village of Sayward, Village of Tahsis, Vancouver Island Regional Library + Fans, North Island College and School District #84 (Vancouver Island West).
May 28 to June 3, 2023, marks National AccessAbility Week in Canada.
National AccessAbility Week is a time to raise awareness of the critical need for accessibility and inclusion for all in our communities and workplaces and to celebrate the contributions of persons with disabilities.
#AccessibleCanada #NationalAccessAbilityWeekKicking off National AccessAbility Week!
This year, we’re emphasizing moving from words to action. Let’s celebrate the contributions of people and organizations toward an #AccessibleCanada.
Comment what actions – big or small - you’re taking to improve accessibility.
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NEWS RELEASE:
The Strathcona Community Health Network (SCHN) Hires New Coordinator and Is Actively Seeking New Members.
Campbell River, BC - After a brief hiatus during Covid-19, the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) has hired a new Coordinator, tasked to bring in new Table of Partners members and reinvigorate the Strathcona Community Health Network (SCHN).
Developed in 2015, following a community forum with over 170 participants, the Heath Network strives to collaborate and intervene on issues impacting health and wellness. The main focus of the SCHN is to address the social determinants of health at a systems level with eight priority areas including: network development, first nations and cultural safety, healthy children, food security, housing, ageing & caregiver support, and connectivity.
“The SRD is pleased to have filled the coordinator role and be in a position to bring on additional support at the table level to move forward the many initiatives addressing the social determinants of health within the region,” says Aniko Nelson, SRD Senior Manager, Community Services. “We are hopeful that we will receive interest from a wide spectrum of individuals throughout the SRD that can lend their experience and passion to improve the overall health of our residents”.
From now until June 15, 2023, community members throughout the Strathcona Region are invited to apply for a seat at the Table of Partners. The role of the Table of Partners is to ensure diverse regional voices are represented and heard. The Table of Partners meets monthly to engage, mobilize and leverage action beyond what one organization or individual cannot achieve alone and they will lead the Network by determining a way forward through Strategic Planning and working together cooperatively to make best use of the human and financial resources available.
To learn more about the Strathcona Community Health Network, please visit www.strathcona-chn.net.
Inquiries regarding membership should be directed to the SCHN Coordinator, Madison Stewart at mstewart@srd.ca.
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AREA D - GLENMORE ROAD DIKE SCOTCH BROOM REMOVAL
Starting Monday, May 29
The project is expected to take about two weeks to complete. To ensure smooth progress, the contractor hired - 7 Generation Stewards Society, will need access to the dike within the Right of Ways on the affected properties. Please ensure there are no barriers that could hinder their work.
It's also crucial to keep the dike accessible during emergencies, so please avoid placing structures or conducting activities that could disrupt or impact the dike's materials and soils.
For more information about the Glenmore Road Dike, please visit srd.ca/oyster-river-flood-protection-service.
If you have any questions, please contact the SRD Engineering Department at 250-830-6719 or engineering@srd.ca.
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