B.C. premier, forests minister tours wildfire affected areas
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — British Columbia Premier John Horgan and Forests Minister Doug Donaldson travelled Monday to several Interior cities and towns hard hit by wildfires, looking for first-hand information from firefighters and residents.
In his first stop, Horgan said it would take more than just cutting cheques to rebuild fire-damaged communities, although he reassured residents that financial assistance is part of the process.
“That always is the place you start. You want to make sure the resources are there, the dollars are there to make a difference,” he said.
The premier also said meetings were scheduled with Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta and members of First Nations in the Ashcroft area to discuss specific needs and plans.