News and Events

The CERS board knows that there are many folks in our community who are looking to get involved with the work of keeping our lands safe. We’ve got a couple of volunteer opportunities to support local volunteers who are on the front lines fighting fires.  These...

The recommendations from the Premier's Expert Task Force on Emergencies is out. Some key recommendations include: The Task Force recommended all emergency management partners recognize the value of and apply local and Indigenous knowledge, and develop clear and...

CERS hosted a meeting at Grassy Plains school on Jan 18th, that was attended by more than 140 community members.  The CERS board of directors heard loud and clear from residents concerned about the creation of regulations that will support EDMA.   The fire season is...

The Emergency & Disaster Management Act became law on November 8, 2023. Concerned community members who wish to provide input into the creation of the regulations and policies around this act have until January 31, 2024 to submit their feed back., If you are...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2024 Burns Lake, BC: The Chinook Emergency Response Society (CERS) assists communities in the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) Electoral Area-E prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters. Without any prior...

Amanda Follett Hosgood published an article in The Tyee  featuring CERS and the communities in RDBN - Area E. Find the article below: https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/11/29/Rural-Communities-Wildfire-Response/            

A paper copy of the newsletter is being sent out to all mailboxes in RDBN Area -E.  A digital copy can be downloaded here.

The Annual General Meeting will be held at Grassy School on November 28th at 6:00. The Agenda: Presidents report Financial Statement bylaws amendments Quorum for general meetings  Current 3.7 The quorum for the transaction of business at a general meeting is 3 board...

Since 2010, there have been 633,425 ha burned in Electoral Area-E!!  This is the second most area burned in an electoral area in the entire province.  RDBN Area C & D are also in the top 10 in the province. Thank you to Cheslatta Carrier Nation for sharing the...