Rain continues to batter British Columbia on Monday, as officials keep a wary eye on rising rivers and road closures. Rainfall warnings remain in effect across southern B.C., with Environment Canada expecting up to another 50 millimetres for areas that have experienced relentless rain since Saturday. Mudslides and localized flooding have caused chaos in communities […]
Rising flood waters threaten homes, roads and bridges
The Tulameen River has continued to rise and the heavy rain is continuing. Not to worry anyone, just to prepare everyone! The Emergency Plan is, if there is a need to evacuate due to flooding or a need for help sandbagging, the TDFD HALL SIREN WILL BE RINGING CONTINUOSLY and we will post on as […]
River at Tulameen rising – Emergency Measures in place at RDOS
Latest Updates EOC Update: Flooding in Electoral Area H Sunday, November 14, 2021 11:00 pm The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) is activated due to flooding in the Tulameen area in Electoral Area H. Click here to view the Evacuation Order. Residents and visitors are advised to be aware of unsafe […]
Windy – gusts to 70 km/h
5:13 AM PST Monday 15 November 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: South Okanagan – including Penticton Strong gusty winds today and tonight. Wind: Gusting to 50 to 70 km/h. Locations: Southwest interior, Boundary, 100 Mile. Timespan: This morning to this evening. Remarks: A low will develop over the BC interior this morning. Southerly […]
Flurries expected
The Steele report
A couple of days ago I played the old song “American Pie” It was a song about the day Buddy Holly died along with two others: Richie Valens and The Big Bopper. The reality is it is about more than that by chance or providence. February 1959 was in a different time – that is […]
Up the hill
Shortfall in funding affects Okanagan Falls water district
Okanagan Falls Irrigation District Needs Money While Facing Infrastructure Deficits Unlike municipalities and regional districts, an improvement district does not qualify for grants or government funding Okanagan Falls, BC – The Okanagan Falls Irrigation District (OFID) also known as the Okanagan Falls Improvement District is an independent, standalone water system that provides water to just […]