Highway Closures

Coquihalla still closed due to wildfire.

Fraser Canyon route closed due to accident.

Hope Princeton open, but keep your eyes on the road, not the wildfire.............

About those trails............

There are countless hours put in by various volunteers on the hiking/snowshoe trails. Some want to be acknowledged, some don't, and some of them don't even like each other.

All trail work is appreciated by the many people who use them,

Trail Improvement

 

Thanks to Cheryl Dennill for the photo - I've had it for about 3 weeks, and just looked up what I was doing that day, to understand why it didn't get posted.

"This new bridge has been put in  recently at the beginning of Tree Trail, close to the cabin run. It is well constructed and replaces an old pallet that covered the muddy spot for years. Thanks to Iain and Callum. It is a big improvement that will be appreciated by many hikers and snowshoers who use that area."

Mamma Mia! The Pink Palace is hosting the village people for outdoor movie night.

I saw Mamma Mia live on stage in Toronto with family. My sister and I laughed, sang and knew what song was coming next from just the few first notes. My brother-in-law smiled, and my nephews pretended not to know us.

The Pink Palace is hosting an outdoor movie night on Friday -  show starts at 8:30. Bring your own chair, blanket, and if necessary N95 mask. I'll be playing the Mamma Mia CD in the truck to prepare.

Air Quality

If you are struggling with air quality in the valley, you may get some relief up here. We can smell smoke, and it is hazy, but not as bad as the reports I am getting from the valley. 

Thank-you Ron Hiller

 

The moon from Sidley Mountain last night. Thanks for sharing the photo Ron Hiller. Hard to believe that by this time next week, we will have gathered with 100 plus others celebrating 50 years since we graduated from SOSS.

or 59 years since this photo............

More Details to Come - hay truck fire - Hwy 3

Map shows fire at intersection of Hwy three, and the "other " Fish Lake Road, that leads down toward the Jolly Creek Rec Area at the bottom of the second canyon. East of the Canyon bridge.

No aircraft noted on Flight Aware, multiple trucks noted headed that way from the Rock Creek side.

Gerald Feist photo

Seems like burning hay smells a little different than burning forest.

*Bentley made it home via Rock Mountain Road.

Great News for RDKB FireSmart

RDKB has been a leader in developing and implementing FireSmart work. Just announced, more funding to carry on the good work.

Monitored upslope fire has jumped the Coquihalla - Road is closed.

https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/570277/Wildfire-forces-closure-of-Coquihalla-Highway 

Earlier reports had this fire losing intensity going into previously burned area. It is raging now and jumped the highway.

Fire Danger Rating High, unless you are sitting in the creek

We are currently rated as a "4" or high danger rating, but not that far below us is "5" or extreme. 

At the moment, we are outside of the area that is forecast to have heavy smoke settle in tomorrow.

To have this kind of prolonged heat in September is unusual, but we are learning that what used to be the norm, is not anymore. 

Please consider getting a FireSmart assessment.

• as soon as it is safe to do so. get rid of those dead trees
• rake your property.
• consider installing an outside tap
• If you don't live here and prefer to leave your interior water off when you aren't here, consider a plumbing change that would allow you to have a live outdoor tap while the inside water is off.
• consider leaving hose(s) and sprinklers outside