In BC 14 thousand people ordered evacuated from homes due to fires in the forest. The fires, which have scorched about 400 square kilometres of land, are being fought by some 1,000 B.C. firefighters, with about 300 colleagues and support staff arriving from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and New Brunswick.
Archives for July 2017
Tough to breathe
Special air quality statement in effect for Okanagan Valley Smoke is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility. Smoke is expected or occurring. The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority, has issued a Smoky Skies Advisory for the Cariboo, Thompson, Shuswap, Okanagan, Similkameen, Fraser Canyon and Nicola regions because of forest […]
Car sought after knife attack
Penticton File # 2017-10320 On July 10th, 2017 at 920 am, Penticton RCMP responded to a report of a male suffering from stab wounds on Secrest Place. The male victim was transported by BC Ambulance Service to the Penticton Regional Hospital for treatment and was reported to be in stable condition. The suspect had reportedly […]
Scooter in the ditch 10 am
One person scooter into the ditch near Fairview Bridge, EMS called, OFD called. Lots of work but owner of scooter heading north asap for destinations not known.
10 years – Quail Security serving South Okanagan
Owner Ken Campbell with Nk’Mip Campground and RV business manager Katrina Gatrina in Osoyoos Quail Security has major clients like Spirit Ridge and Area 27 race track but specializes in home security when you are away on extended trips. Call today. Our Services Foot, Mobile, Static Patrols and Alarm Response Uniformed protection Asset Protection Security […]
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BC fire update
1,000 firefighters are currently battling the wildfires that have prompted the evacuation of 7,000 British Columbians in the Interior.