Current and forecasted hot and dry weather conditions mean that the burning prohibition will be expanded to include the entire Kamloops Fire Centre. The fire-danger rating ranges from “moderate” to “high”, with some areas already rated “extreme”. Since April 1, Kamloops Fire Centre crews have responded to 26 wildfire incidents. All of these fires were […]
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Smokey the bear says….
Unique responsibility
“Climate change is a problem that threatens to engulf the world and British Columbia is a very small contributor to the problem,” … “Nonetheless, we have a unique responsibility to be a leader in showing how it can be done.” Christy Clark – premier
Perfect blue – photographer Ann Wahlen
White Lake – Western Blue bird – perfect capture
To the rescue
On Sunday May 9 boat rescue call out 17:01 – floaters get caught up on (river science) fish trap underneath Green Mtn. Bridge. Skylar Noe-Vack – Facebook – Calls to Penticton Fire and Rescue On Monday May 11 – firemen called to body shop at 17:47 Neighbourhood Body Shop 232 Rosetown Ave, No injuries. Two […]
Short-rayed Alkali Aster
Scientific Name: Symphyotrichum frondosum Taxonomy Group: Vascular Plants Range: British Columbia SARA Status: Schedule 1, Endangered Description The Short-rayed Alkali Aster is a small annual herb, 5 to 60 cm tall, with many branches. It usually grows flat on the ground but can be erect. Its small flowers are clustered in numerous flower heads, and […]
Willow trees get a soak
4:13 pm Firman’s Corner-Hwy 97N Northbound – small grey car left the roadway striking a fire hydrant allowing pressurized water to run free. Young female driver ok, car damaged, RCMP investigating.
Tuc-el-Nuit Lake subdivision denied
A proposal for a 10-lot subdivision at the north end of Tuc-el-Nuit Lake was shot down by Oliver Town Council Monday. Council rejected an application from James and Katherine Hodge to rezone their Apple Beach RV Resort from tourism to residential use. During a public hearing, a part-time resident of a nearby RV resort asked […]