Tag Archives: Okanagan
Wildfire near Peachland brought under control Sunday
The perimeter of the Spring Lake wildfire is not expected to expand beyond its current borders. The B.C. Wildfire service stated the wildfire located west of Peachland was considered Under Control as ...
Jul 15, 2024
SUV driver under investigation following collision with motorcycle on Highway 97
Kelowna RCMP are investigating a driver involved in a collision that saw Highway 97 close to traffic. The RCMP said, at approximately 2:15 p.m. Sunday, July 14, a motorcycle and SUV collided at the in...
Jul 15, 2024
One person deceased following fire in Kelowna apartment
One person died in a fire at an apartment building in Kelowna Friday. The Kelowna Fire Department said crews were dispatched to an apartment building in the 700 block of Bernard Avenue just after 5 p....
Jul 15, 2024
Vehicle rollover a result of excessive speed
Police are reminding people to watch their speeds after a vehicle flipped on the bridge crossing Okanagan Lake in Kelowna. B.C. Highway Patrol had been conducting speed enforcement operations througho...
Jul 12, 2024
Despite recent heat, Okanagan’s drought rating remains low
Though the mercury has risen, the drought conditions have not. The B.C. River Forecast Centre says the Okanagan Basin’s drought rating was Level 1 as of Thursday, July 11. The Level 1 rating for...
Jul 11, 2024
Park users asked to be careful due to extreme fire danger
People are asked to use caution when using regional parks in the Central Okanagan as the current fire danger is rated as extreme. The Regional District of Central Okanagan says smoking, vaping and ope...
Jul 11, 2024
Iginla signs pro deal with Utah
An Okanagan hockey product has signed his first pro hockey deal. Kelowna Rockets forward Tij Iginla has inked a three-year, entry-level contract with the Utah Hockey Club. The 17-year-old from Lake Co...
Jul 11, 2024
Four family members die in highway crash
Police are calling it a terrible tragedy. Four people died in a crash on Highway 3 in Keremeos involving two cars and a tractor trailer on Wednesday morning (July 10). Police say four adults of an ext...
Jul 11, 2024
Crews action new wildfire in Okanagan
As the winds picked up Wednesday afternoon, a wildfire was spotted west of Peachland. The BC Wildfire Service says it’s located about 4.5 km away from the community and a photo showed it burning...
Jul 11, 2024
Council expresses condolences to family of RJ Bennett
West Kelowna council has passed on its condolences after the death of West Kelowna business leader and community builder Russell James (RJ) Bennett. Bennett passed away July 4 at age 94. Bennett owned...
Jul 10, 2024