Coldwater Indian Band issues evacuation order and alert as Ainslie Creek wildfire threatens areaThe Coldwater Indian Band has issued both an evacuation order and an evacuation alert for separate areas Friday (Aug. 7) as the Ainslie Creek wildfire continues to threaten communities southwest of Merritt. 2035 1000th St.2040 1100th St.2050 1500th St.2060 1600th St.2090 and 2100 2000th St.Coldwater’s Paul’s Basin IR2 reserve, which was put on evacuation order Friday (Aug. 7). The band said all residents within the evacuation order area must leave immediately and follow directions from emergency personnel. At the same time, the Coldwater Indian Band has issued an evacuation alert for Coldwater IR No. Coldwater’s main IR1 reserve, which was put on evacuation alert Friday (Aug. 7).