Nk’Mip Creek (K52061) Last updated: Friday, July 23, 2021 at 1:21 PM Location: 6 kilometres north of Osoyoos Discovered: Monday, July 19, 2021 Size: 6,800.0 hectares The fire is classified as Out of Control. High temperatures and wind speeds have resulted in heightened wildfire activity and increased smoke. This morning there was improved visibility on […]
Archives for 2021
Oliver FD strapped – asks for mutual aid from Osoyoos, Willowbrook and OK Falls
The battle continues in Oliver inside the OIB land boundaries – adjacent to the Town of Oliver with helicopters, BCWFS personal, contractors, Parks Canada and the local municipal FD. Okanagan Falls not available to help Willowbrook is not available to help Osoyoos is on the way with a full compliment of personnel and an engine. […]
chopper ban
In the sky, in the river – life in Oliver – wildfires and hot temperatures
Down the aisle
RDOS to match reserve donation with gas tax money
To all Due to current events I had did little more than glance at your reply yesterday ( Carol Sheridan) Jacks interest prompted me to make time and I will say I am happy with the decision.With that in mind I will look to match the $250,000.00 from the Arena Tangible Asset Reserve from […]
How to – fix, repair, upgrade – our local skating arena
From Carol Sheridan, Manager, Oliver Parks and Recreation “At the regular meeting of the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society on Monday July 19, I presented a report on the status of the Oliver & District Arena Rehabilitation Project and the need to act quickly to secure the funds required to make the necessary repairs in […]
Wildfire creeps closer to OIB “sub” – homes ordered evacuated
Osoyoos Indian Band has issued an evacuation order for several properties Sage Road, Harmony Crescent, Pineridge Drive and Sandpoint Drive.