Set against BC's other rural areas, from BC's public records, updated Nov 10, 2026.
Evacuations: an order to leave, in May 2020 (flood). The Province's record starts in April 2017.
Emergency care: the nearest emergency department open around the clock is in Trail, 32 km away in a straight line. The one nearer, in Castlegar, keeps set hours (Mon 08:00 - 20:00, and so on).