# The Free Press Elk Valley News Page: Feed: --- ## [UPDATE: Bald Range blaze near Summerland now 24,000 hectares](https://thefreepress.ca/2026/08/20/difficult-terrain-stubborn-fire-behaviour-causing-challenges-at-bald-range-blaze-near-summerland/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ The secondary school and curling club are being used ## [Theft of critical wildfire equipment hinders firefighting efforts in Summerland](https://thefreepress.ca/2026/08/20/theft-of-critical-wildfire-equipment-hinders-firefighting-efforts-in-summerland/) _2026-08-20 · Yashvika Grover_ BC Wildfire Service is urging residents to call the RCMP non-emergency line with information ## [Heated Rivalry phenomenon heats up classrooms at B.C. capital’s university](https://thefreepress.ca/2026/08/20/heated-rivalry-phenomenon-heats-up-classrooms-at-b-c-capitals-university/) _2026-08-20 · none_ 2 UVic courses will take a deep dive into the show’s themes ## [VIDEO: Residents suppress wildfire near Chilliwack Lake](https://thefreepress.ca/2026/08/20/video-residents-suppress-wildfire-near-chilliwack-lake/) _2026-08-20 · none_ First crews on scene report .5 hectare wildfire ## [Sextortion on the rise in Kelowna: RCMP](https://thefreepress.ca/2026/08/20/sextortion-on-the-rise-in-kelowna-rcmp/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ 'Reporting the incident and seeking help as soon as possible can make a significant difference' ## [Police seek public help identifying vehicle connected to Sooke dog shooting](https://thefreepress.ca/2026/08/20/police-seek-public-help-identifying-vehicle-connected-to-sooke-dog-shooting/) _2026-08-20 · none_ Investigators look for occupants of a 2008 to 2010 Toyota Corolla spotted in the area ## [Alberta driver caught going 142 km/h in a 70 zone on northern B.C. highway](https://thefreepress.ca/2026/08/20/alberta-driver-caught-going-142-km-h-in-a-70-zone-on-northern-b-c-highway/) _2026-08-20 · none_ Police say driver gets vehicle impounded for 7 days, $483 ticket ## [IIO investigating arrest of youth of Nelson](https://thefreepress.ca/2026/08/20/iio-investigating-arrest-of-youth-of-nelson/) _2026-08-20 · none_ Youth arrested August 11 sustained injuries while in custody ## [Air quality warnings more widespread across multiple B.C. regions](https://thefreepress.ca/2026/08/20/air-quality-warnings-more-widespread-across-multiple-b-c-regions/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ Warning stretch from Ashcroft to Fernie on Thursday ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v669zq7bq7ym) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [More than 50 BCWS members continue to battle Bradley Creek wildfire in Vernon](https://thefreepress.ca/2026/08/20/more-than-50-bcws-members-continue-to-battle-bradley-creek-wildfire-in-vernon/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ The fire has been listed as being held since Aug. 8