Tag: Winter

Snow accumulation depletes by 20 per cent in the Northern Rockies

An above average, but slowly depleting, accumulation of snow remains in Fort Nelson after December’s wet, wintery, wonderland of weather.  

Extreme cold alert issued for northern B.C. as temperatures plummet to –45 C with wind chill

The temperature in Fort Nelson will drop as low as –45 C with the windchill overnight in the community, prompting Environment Canada to issue a yellow-level weather alert.  

Drivers in the Northern Rockies cautioned of ‘reduced’ visibility amid snowfall warnings

Weather warnings were issued for the northeast as over ten centimetres of snow are anticipated to fall while temperatures plummet.  

Residents reminded to clear roadways ahead of anticipated winter parad-ice

The Northern Rockies are expected to be pummeled by snow over the next week, and the municipality is reminding community members of their responsibilities after snowsqualls.  

‘Snow, ice pellets, and the potential for freezing rain’ prompt special weather statement

Wet, wintery weather is coming to the Northern Rockies, and Environment Canada is advising drivers and residents to be cautious of the potential for freezing rain.  
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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