Thought to be burnt today in grass/scrub forest fire at foot of Kobau Upper Testalinda Creek area This picture take by ODN in 2011 – thanks to Olivier Combret (Atom Helicopters/VMR) who is fighting the fire today. Gunless released in 2010 starring Canadian actor Paul Gross picture from Wikipedia
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Tankers and choppers use retardent
Press for larger Update from BC Forest service – helicopters and tankers en route to this 3.5 hectare blaze. 8 personnel on the ground at the moment. More on the way. 3 helicopters, one tanker and one spotter plane being used in the attack. First call on this about 8:30 am. Location 8km s.w. of […]
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Fundraiser Thursday – Keynote speaker
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Thievery a concern in Osoyoos
Over the last few weeks there have been numerous thefts from unlocked vehicles and sheds in the Osoyoos area as well as vehicle thefts of unlocked cars with keys left inside them. Please secure your houses, vehicles, and outbuildings to deter these crimes of opportunity. On July 9th, Osoyoos Police, Fire Services and Forestry responded […]
Earth mover overturns – no serious injury
Police and ambulance called to the Skaha Hills development in Penticton Monday afternoon after an embankment gave way, causing an earth hauler to overturn Photo Penticton Herald
Our thoughts are with the family
Chloe Kroeger
Friday – help support a local family
Haircuts for Holmstrom is a fundraiser that will be held on July 18th from 5:00-7:30 in the Canadian Tire parking lot. It is a fundraiser to raise money for Lynnea Holmstrom, a girl with leukemia in Oliver. People can come and get their haircut or they can donate. Check out their Facebook page ‘Haircuts for […]