” This is one of the gravest situations Interior Health has faced ” – CHRIS MAZURKEWICH Interior Health teams across IH West are working closely with emergency officials from several agencies to respond to the wildfire activity around the communities we serve. Together, we are carefully considering the best options for our patients and staff […]
Archives for 2017
Okanagan spared major fire – keep your fingers crossed
Caring for patients – IHA busy with fire threat
Granfondo leaders
Rockhurst 120/160 check point west of Oliver on Willowbrook Rd 10 am Sunday Brett Boniface of Cloverdale ith a time of four hours, eight minutes and 32 seconds, edged Vancouverite Clarke Lind by one second to cross the line first in the full-distance Granfondo. 2,498 more cyclist participated.
Providing smoke…. and havoc near you
Princeton Fire Location: North of Princeton Discovered: Friday, July 07, 2017 Size: 1,500.0 hectares (estimated) Status: Active • 0% contained The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a wildfire near Princeton. The fire is estimated at 1,500 hectares in size and is currently classified as “out of control.” Evacuation Order is in effect. For information […]
Today ‘Granfondo Sunday’ in Oliver
Granfondo Okanagan returns to the South Okanagan on Sunday, July 9th! – TODAY This 7th annual event features up to 2,600 cyclists embarking on a journey that winds through sections of Penticton, Summerland, OK Falls, Oliver and Kaleden. The event starts and finishes in Penticton – stock footage – Black Sage Rd Below at […]
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Poster published as a public service
Princeton fire started Friday afternoon – 54 homes affected
Evacuation of Homes North of Princeton, BC Properties between Summers Creek Road and Dry Lake north of Princeton along Highway 5A are in the process of being evacuated due to a wildfire by first responders. The area evacuated is approximately 10 km north of Princteon. The BC Wildfire Service, RCMP and the Town of Princeton […]