Set against BC's other rural areas, from BC's public records, updated Nov 10, 2026.
Wildfire: the 14th most land burned since 1996 of BC's 159 rural electoral areas. 26% of its land, compared with 2% in a typical rural area.
Evacuations: 3 orders to leave since April 2017 (fire). The latest order in August 2026.
Growth: the fastest-growing of BC's 125 rural electoral areas with 1,000 people or more in 2016 and 2021. +45.5% from 2016 to 2021, compared with +6.3% in a typical rural area.