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Central Okanagan community was 'truly an inspiration' to the Salvation Army amid wildfire season
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (357+ words) Published 5:00 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The Salvation Army is extending a heartfelt thank you to the Central Okanagan community for wildfire support throughout the region this summer. “As the Salvation Army Okanagan Central reflects on the recent wildfire season and the…...
Okanagan Indian Band warns of flood, rockfall risk in wildfire-burned areas
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (167+ words) Published 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is warning of increased flooding and slope instability risks following an assessment of the area affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire. In an update Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, the band said it…...
Evacuated Summerland Seniors Village residents finally headed home
1+ week, 6+ day ago (224+ words) Published 3:32 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 All residents evacuated from the Summerland Seniors Village due to the Bald Range wildfire are now on their way home. “After a temporary relocation due to the nearby Bald Range wildfire, all 190 residents have safely returned…...
UPDATE: Trans-Canada Highway reopens west of Revelstoke after vehicle incident
1+ week, 6+ day ago (149+ words) Published 10:47 am Monday, August 31, 2026 The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened both ways just west of Revelstoke after a vehicle incident stalled traffic for more than two hours. DriveBC reported that Highway 1 closed as of 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at the junction with Back…...
???Nothing like being home???: Evacuated Summerland seniors return from Osoyoos
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (708+ words) Published 3:14 pm Sunday, August 30, 2026 A group of seniors finally got to come home to Summerland after being evacuated for almost three weeks. On Friday afternoon, Aug. 28, the group of 30 seniors were able to step back home at the Summerland Seniors…...
Okanagan Forest Task Force asking province for help keeping backcountry safe
2+ week, 1+ day ago (625+ words) Published 2:11 pm Saturday, August 29, 2026 Amid preparations to clean up an abandoned camp in the Lumby area, the Okanagan Forest Task Force (OFTF) is urging the province to aid its mission to make the backcountry safer. Ryan Hirschmiller, with OFTF, told…...
Bald Range Wildfire west of Summerland remains held at 25,185 hectares
2+ week, 1+ day ago (268+ words) Published 8:12 am Saturday, August 29, 2026 The Bald Range wildfire remains held at 25,185 hectares as of Friday, Aug. 28, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). Rainy weather and cooler temperatures across the Okanagan Valley Saturday morning is a positive sign for the blaze,…...
Support available for North Okanagan businesses as wildfire and drought take a toll
2+ week, 3+ day ago (314+ words) Published 6:30 pm Thursday, August 27, 2026 In response to the recent wildfires and water scarcity within the region, an economic disaster recovery framework has been announced to deliver immediate financial aid and targeted support to local businesses impacted by these disruptions. Community…...
Evacuation alerts lifted for Okanagan residents affected by Quilpituk Creek fire
2+ week, 6+ day ago (214+ words) Published 3:23 pm Monday, August 24, 2026 All residents affected by the Quilpituk Creek wildfire are able to return home as evacuation alerts have been lifted. The alerts that were rescinded extend from Cinnabar Creek to Westshore Estates. The BC Wildfire Service reports…...
No growth on Summerland's Bald Range wildfire despite gusty winds
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (505+ words) Published 7:00 pm Sunday, August 23, 2026 The Bald Range wildfire 15 kilometres west of Summerland remains at 25,021 hectares, despite gusty winds on Sunday. According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire behaviour remained lower than in previous days, thanks to rain from Saturday’s…...