Set against BC's other rural areas, from BC's public records, updated Nov 10, 2026.
Evacuations: 3 orders to leave since April 2017 (fire). The latest order in August 2023.
Emergency care: the nearest emergency department open around the clock is in Kamloops, 36 km away in a straight line. The one nearer, in Chase, keeps set hours (Mon 09:00 - 15:00, and so on).