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Fire situation heats up in East Kootenay Evacuation orders and alerts in South Country, Spillimacheen area C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
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A spectacular day, over 500 people enjoyed the Symphony of the Kootenays performing on top of the Kimberley Ski Hill.
Crews are currently battling a blaze out in the Baynes Lake area which had forced evacuation orders and alerts over the weekend. Discovered on Saturday, the fire quickly developed into 200-hectare in size, before crews, including 25 firefighters, aircraft and multiple pieces of heavy machinery, went to work. In addition, volunteer firefighters with the Jaffray and Baynes Lake fire departments also responded and worked through the night to help contain the fire. The RDEK has declared a State of Local Emergency for the
Baynes Lake / Kragmont area and their Emergency Program has been activated to coordinate the evacuation orders and alerts, provide Emergency Social Services support to those affected, and provide support to the BC Wildfire Service as they work to contain the fire. An evacuation order was issued early Saturday morning for residents south of 1347 Waldo Road, including the community of Kragmont and an area south of the Elk River. That order was lifted on Sunday, and replaced by an alert, meaning residents are encouraged to be ready to leave immediately if required by authorities. An alert is also in place for the Baynes Lake area. A reception centre has been set up at the at the Jaffray Community Hall for those displaced by the evacuation orders, with over 150 people registering throughout the night.
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SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
Military veterans have a blast at Ames Day
Group provides opportunity for veterans to get together CINDY POSTNIKOFF For the Bulletin
What a Blast! Tuesday June 30 Military Ames hosted its first annual “Ames Day”. The sports day, which was held to show appreciation to our local military veterans for their service and
sacrifice, saw the veterans treated to a picnic style lunch and social. After lunch the veterans moved to several target stations where they challenged their shooting skills, some shooting very well for not having fired a round in several years, while others couldn’t hit a target four feet away! (He won’t live that one down!) All was in good fun and the camaraderie amazing. We’d like to shout out a huge “Thank you” to the businesses that donated to our cause and because of them the veterans also took
home some very nice gifts. Canadian Tire, Real Canadian Superstore, Home Depot, Walmart, Safeway, Kimberley Overwaitea and the Boy Scouts. We could not do what we do without you! To the folks in Meadowbrook, thank you for putting up with the day of bangs, pops and booms. The veterans had a real blast and your understanding and patience was greatly appreciated. We’d also like to acknowledge Constable Skulnec, “Thank you for your Service.”
Military Ames is a local veteran support group that was started by the mother of a veteran, Cindy Postnikoff. “When my son got out of the military after a tour in Bosnia I realized that as hard as he tried to fit into civilian life, it was never quite the right fit. Although he has many civilian friends, there is a “friendship” in camaraderie that is like no other. After meeting several veterans it was clear to me that, whether they’ve ever met before or not, they have a very special bond. I wanted
to create that environment for my son and for any other veterans that would like to share that commonality. I’m pleased to say we have a group of veterans that share this unique amity twice a month. If you are a veteran and this sounds like something you’d enjoy, we encourage you to make the call. You’ve got some friends waiting to talk about old times.” For more information contact Cindy at 250 919-3137.