Update: Just received an update from Mr. P.’s release crew at 8:15 Wednesday. The release was successful and Mr. P. is back with his flock on Puntzi Lake! *** Endangered American white pelican to be reintroduced to his flock at Puntzi Lake in BC’s interior. The injuries suffered by the pelican led Wildlife Rescue to […]

New vehicle barn for Oliver/Osoyoss Search and Rescue at the airport

Some concern from creekside residents of OK Falls about rising spring runoff but RDOS says everything under control – unlike previous years of residential flooding. ODN observations of Shuttleworth Creek – made last weekend. Good flow but not unusual.

Below sign noticed by reader on Sumac Drive near the Golf Course. This is actually a sign authorized by Ag Safe BC – which advises anyone to phone the property owner prior to entering a working farm operation. Only one I have seen in a 5 mile radius of fruit orchards.

Colourful waters join – Vaseux Creek enters Okanagan River

Obituary for the late Paul vander Velden  1924 – 2020 Paul vander Velden was born in Vlaardingen, Holland in 1924. He passed very peacefully from his temporary home to his home eternal on May 16, 2020 at the age of 95. He was predeceased by his parents: Andries and Geeske, three brothers one sister and […]