Fire burning on outskirts of Fort McMurray, AB

A fire is burning right on the outskirts of Fort McMurray. The fire started around 4 p.m. Saturday and is burning in a ravine near the Abasand  area. It’s being described as under control. Jody Butz, the assistant deputy chief of operations for the regional...

Growing industry shows at ILA

Forestry’s critical role in the economy will be on display for the entire region to see. The Interior Logging Association’s 58th annual conference and trade show runs Thursday to Saturday. “This is one of the largest conventions we’ve had since the downturn six years...

Funding for new TRU chair

Thompson Rivers University has received a big grant towards creation of a chair position focussed on the future of our environment. The Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia has granted $150,000 to the university in support of a Natural Sciences and Engineering...