Evacuation Order Lifted in Kaleden But Advisory Evacuation Alert Still in Effect The Evacuation Order for properties in Kaleden has been rescinded but an advisory Evacuation Alert remains in effect for 186 properties. The fire is presently being fought by the Kaleden Fire Department with support from the BC Wildfire Service. At this time, 234 […]
Archives for July 2017
Update on Kaleden fire
Raft race cancelled
The Oliver Parks and Recreation Society regrets to inform the community that the First Annual Raft Race Fundraiser, scheduled to take place July 15th at Rotary Beach, has been cancelled this year. It was not an easy decision to cancel this event, however the response from the community wasn’t strong enough to continue. Oliver Parks […]
Why a regional approach to composting is important
The essence of solid waste management is to eliminate garbage. 40 percent of what is now in garbage is compostable. That’s because we have eliminated, paper, carcboard, glass, bottles, tins, shopping bags, plastic and refundable material. Go look at T-2 Reycling on Sawmill Road. What an education that is.
Fires in Southern BC
Kaleden (K50588) Last updated: Wednesday, July 05, 2017 at 8:45 AM Discovered: Tuesday, July 04, 2017 Size: 6.5 hectares (estimated) Status: Active • 0% contained Firefighters have boxed in a 50 foot perimeter and are conducting the first round of mop up. The fire is being held at 6.5 ha. Interface Fire There are structures […]
Hot Friday expected – time to find a lake
Osoyoos Physio (1)
Residents of Kaleden ordered evacuated
Evacuation of 18 Homes in Kaleden Due to Fire A 6.5 hectare fire, started along Oak Ave in Kaleden, BC, has lead to the evacuation of 18 homes. The fire is presently being fought by the Kaleden Fire Department with support from the BC Wildfire Service and the Penticton Fire Department. Presently 18 homes have […]