More than 300 people took part in the search effort, which involved 19 teams from across the province, as well as officials from B.C. Parks, the B.C. Ambulance Service and the RCMP. The search area covered more than 200 square kms. “They’re dehydrated, pretty bug-bitten and bruised from all of the deadfall and rocks they […]
Archives for June 2015
Map shows fire action in the South
Close to Oliver – small fires
On Osoyoos Indian Band Reserve east of Nk’Mip Rd – 3pm 2nd picture shows wisp of smoke above Tinhorn Creek south of Oliver
West Osoyoos fire – Helene Godin
The simple life by Pat Whalley
Part 4 International Differences Summer at the Bel Air was always hectic but we found different groups of people brought different situations. May and September brought mainly seniors, who wanted a quiet holiday and at a lesser cost than high season. Seniors staying in the motel were wonderful. They would usually come for three or four […]
Small fires in the south
A series of lightning strikes has started eight wildfires in the South Okanagan. Kelsey Winter, fire information officer, said lightning struck the region starting after 8 p.m. Saturday and started fires between Cawston and Richter Pass. The fires are visible from Oliver and Osoyoos. The Hunter Creek fire is the largest at 12 hectares with […]
People’s Choice at Peach City Beach Cruise
735 vehicles were on hand for Peach City Beach Cruise. 14th annual event wrapped up at Gyro Park. Dale and Diane Gerry of Kelowna win prize Sunday with “Deco Liner” 1948 Chevrolet Cab over truck
