Whether a dry period in the Okanagan is considered a drought depends on geography, infrastructure and management regimes, and water demand for environmental and human uses. It is essential to characterize different drought intensities to develop appropriate response plans. If an official drought declaration is called too late, opportunities for conservation measures may be lost. […]

Time: 330pm Friday Location: west of Test Orchard Rd at Secrest Hill Rd (bottom of toboggan hill) Willowbrook and Oliver FD respond with ample crew. False alarm in Willowbrook on a Call to Johnson Crescent 3 people on the scene when I arrived with another reporter. Area quite small. Most likely human caused.

I would like to thank all my family and friends for making my Birthday Party such a wonderful time. Gloria Peace

Mark Schroeter came across this truck/brush fire just off McKinney Road at 7:30 this morning. courtesty of skibaldy.BlogSpot.com