Have you ever wanted to see the South Okanagan from 10,000ft? This summer experience the views over Oliver British Columbia with Okanagan Skydive! For a limited time, Okanagan Skydive will jumping out of the Oliver Airport. We will be offering tandem skydives and recreational skydives, over Oliver from August 11th until the Aug 28th Fridays […]
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About a month left of summer – Armed Forces steps up action
With no relief from hot, dry conditions in sight, the Province has asked the federal government for additional Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) support through September. The Canadian Forces will provide: * Up to 300 Standard BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) Tier III firefighting-trained CAF members in self-sufficient camps who will assist with the mop-up and monitoring […]
Some rain hit the ground
Today Rain ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h near noon. High 25. Humidex 27. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a […]
Local emergency ward to stay open Sunday
UPDATED PSA: South Okanagan General Hospital Emergency Department to remain open OLIVER/OSOYOOS – Residents are advised that the South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) Emergency Department (ED) will remain open tomorrow due to successful efforts to fill a vacant shift for physician coverage. On August 11, Interior Health (IH) informed the public of a closure for […]
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New route – new angles – some delays – traffic havoc
Peachfest faced with a new route did the best it could Saturday in Penticton. Long delays – heat not to bad for those in the shade. Many tourists and locals mystified as to how to get around it all. 81 entries from the valley, Vancouver, Calgary and Washington State. Vancouver Police Department – motorcycle drill team […]