Carey Bornn has quite the interesting – and fulfilling job. In a way, he gets to celebrate Christmas every day – sometimes numerous times a day. As part of his role as Executive Director of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, Bornn travels the South Okanagan speaking to groups, and accepting donations. Everywhere he goes […]
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Oliver residents pushing town to become a FireSmart Community
Dead branches. Dry grass. Bark mulch. All can be hazards – deadly hazards given our dry climate here in the South Okanagan. That in mind, there is a push for Oliver and area residents to become more aware of problem areas around homes – and clean up what could cause a major fire in the […]
Backwoods cleanup
This is happening in Kelowna but could be evident here and maybe some will be inspired to help in our backwoods. Last weekend – Okanagan Forest Task Force set out to clean the campsite of missing man Terrance Michael Landon. President of OFTF Kane Blake says “Today was a huge success, not only did we […]
Traffic not delayed
Hwy 97 (Waterman’s Hill at Old Kaleden Rd) about 7:30 pm Monday Driver of tandem trailer rig heading south crosses line into northbound lane hitting the concrete barrier, dumping load of apples (in boxes). Truck erupts into flames with driver getting out with no serious injuries. OK Falls Fire Department called to control the blaze […]
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Update on Hwy 97 – Waterman’s Hill
Drive BC reports single lane alternating traffic allowable as a result of a traffic accident Monday night. See earlier story. A transport truck caught fire causing Highway 97 from White Lake Road to Okanagan Falls to be shut down. The truck was driving south on Waterman’s Hill, hit a barrier and caught fire. Traffic was being re-routed to […]
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Traffic diverted off Hwy 97 – north of OK Falls
A semi pulling a trailer flipped over and caught fire on Highway 97 near Okanagan Falls Monday night. About 7:30 p.m., the semi was heading south down Waterman’s Hill heading into OK Falls when it flipped over and slid across the northbound lanes. Traffic diverted to east side road most of the evening Monday. One person […]