Winter fires and crashes prompt Chetwynd warnings
The Chetwynd Fire Department reports multiple winter incidents including a trailer fire in Legion Subdivision started near a wood stove leaving interiors gutted but no injuries. Three children and two adults plus grandmother escaped. Also a December 16 single car rollover 20 km east of Chetwynd injured two men, with bystanders using Jaws of Life for extraction. drivers reminded to slow down on icy roads.
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Pouce Coupe weighs future of two closed care homes
Pouce Coupe and nearby Peace River Haven face closure by Northern Health. Mayor Barb Smith says two vacant buildings should not be left idle, while Northern Health plans community meetings to discuss obligations and potential reuse. Council seeks clear plans but awaits Northern Health feedback before moving forward.
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