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Our centenarian population is growing; let’s hope our medical system can handle the strain of an aging population. P
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Evacuation notice lifted
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Some residents in the West Boundary had to be put on an evacuation notice early this week because of a large lightning-caused fire in the Zamora area of Westbridge. There have been 11 lightning-caused fires in the Boundary region in the last several days, mostly near Rock Creek. The largest fire, in the Zamora area of Westbridge, is 26 hectares in size and caused the RDKB to issue an evacuation notice to 10 residents there. The fire is still active but now 100 per cent contained, and the evacuation notice has been lifted. A campfire ban is now in effect throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent humancaused wildfires and protect public safety, and will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. Locally, the ban on fires prompted the cancellation of Greenwood’s Canada Day fireworks display.
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Coordinator named for new trails society
The Rock Creek Canada Day Parade attracted hundreds of spectators and participants on a warm July 1 morning. The parade was followed by a complimentary barbecue, courtesy of the Rock Creek Community Medical Society and the Lions Club. The event continues to grow in size each year! PHOTOS: ANDREW TRIPP
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The recently formed Trails to the Boundary Society has appointed a new trail coordinator for the season. Greenwood resident Ciel Sander will be responsible for assessing the condition of the West Boundary portion of the Trans Canada Trail and prioritizing required maintenance of the trail. Area E Director Vicki Gee, instrumental in the allocation of funds for Sander’s hiring, said the creation of the society was in response to Boundary residents’ requests that she become involved in the development of trails. “Initially, I approached the regional district about entering into a partnership agreement
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