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The Alexis Creek Health Centre has been closed due to wildfire activity

CARIBOO/CHILCOTIN – An evacuation order has closed the Alexis Creek Health Centre.

An Interior Health release issued today, Aug. 13, says the Alexis Creek Health Centre has been closed indefinitely due to wildfire activity in the area.

Interior Health will continue to update residents on health services and the status of facilities as the wildfire situation changes.

The release advises  that rural and remote residents should consider the following for health-care needs:

  • For non-urgent matters, individuals can access service through the West Chilcotin Health Centre in Tatla Lake.
  • In an emergency, call 9-1-1
  • If you’re unsure of your health care needs, please consider calling HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, to speak to a registered nurse, dietitian or pharmacist.

For more information visit the Interior Health Major Events page.

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Taylor Rae

Before university, Taylor spent a year abroad living in Thailand which encouraged her to finish her degree studying in Turkey, both experiences have made her an avid traveller. Taylor graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a degree in Communications and Public Relations. Although born on the coast, Taylor has lived the majority of her life in Kamloops and enjoys what the region has to offer. In her spare time, you can find Taylor volunteering in the community or out on an adventure with her friends and her dogs.

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