“3rd (overflow) culvert is installed and de-sandbagged so the water is flowing. Lots of freshet water flowing now. Park Rill should be closed for pumping today. Those new culverts on Hwy 97 are scheduled for opening today. I’m encouraged to see so much involvement from FLNRO. Great for our situation to be taken seriously.” Terry […]
Update: New pumps and a new road closure
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is continuing to implement the plans to control the drainage in the Sportsmens Bowl area. Recent efforts have focused on increasing the capacity to directly pump water from Park Rill Creek into the Okanagan River channel. A fourth pump is currently being installed at the lower Island Way Road […]
Updated: Park Rill Rd to close so that creek can be cleared
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is continuing to implement the plans to control the drainage in the Sportsmens Bowl area. Recent efforts have focused on increasing the capacity to directly pump water from Park Rill Creek into the Okanagan River channel. A fourth pump is currently being installed at the lower Island Way […]
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A picture to end the day See you in the early morning
https://southokanaganphotos.today/articles/2018/04/28/186781-2/
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Lot of smoke – small hose
Time: 4:30 pm Saturday Hwy 97 north of Secrest Hill Rd turn-off Brush burning pile seemed to get out of control and fire department called Owner left to calm it down with a lawn hose.