Highway 97C closed near Peachland, B.C., due to vehicle fire
A tractor trailer caught fire in the eastbound lanes of Highway 97 C about seven kilometres east of Trepanier Road. The Okanagan Connector is closed in both directions.
Traffic
May 12
Crash on Highway 97 near Peachland kills 1
No details about the individual’s personal information like name, gender and age will be released at this time to provide some privacy to the family.
Traffic
May 10
Crash in Falkland closes Highway 97
A report on DriveBC said the vehicle incident occurred between Wetaskiwin Road and Back Road, about 10 kilometres west of Falkland
Traffic
May 5
Closed portion of Highway 97 in Kelowna reopens after 2-vehicle collision
Police say the collision happened at Edwards Road, and that the northbound lanes of Highway 97 have been temporarily closed.
Traffic
May 16
Kamloops man killed in Highway 97 collision
It was around 10 a.m. Sunday when a crash between a pickup truck and motorcycle in the 6500-block of Highway 97 near Westwold, was called in to police.
Traffic
May 6
Another crash snarls Highway 97 traffic near Peachland, B.C.
For the second time in as many days, traffic on Highway 97 has been snarled in Peachland by a crash.
Traffic
May 10
Lake Country aims to slow potentially deadly traffic on Highway 97
Lake Country's mayor is calling on the province to hand over some of the controls for the traffic that barrels down the highway that bisects the community.
Traffic
Apr 30
Unhoused seniors, people with disabilities in Kelowna get move-in date
Residents of the temporary modular homes in the 1700 block will begin moving in starting May 15, 15 people at a time, according to the service provider.
Canada
Apr 23
B.C. wildfires: Parker Lake blaze near evacuated Fort Nelson doubles in size overnight
According to the BC Wildfire Service, the Parker Lake blaze is burning alongside Highway 97, around 12 kilometres west of Fort Nelson.
Fire
May 11
Police, watchdog seek witnesses of Kelowna motorcycle crash
Police are seeking witnesses of a single-motorcycle crash Monday on Highway 97 at University Way.
Traffic
Apr 18
Evacuation order downgraded for wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.
The BC Wildfire Service said the fire was estimated at 40 hectares in size, and burning near Highway 97 south of Chetwynd, and remains listed as "out of control."
Fire
Apr 24
Wildfire near Oliver, B.C., held
The fire grew to 4.37 hectares, and was discovered Saturday afternoon in the Dutton Creek area east of Highway 97. BCWS says it suspects the blaze to be human-caused.
Fire
Apr 21
Man treated for burns after fire at Kelowna, B.C. gas station
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed a fire at a gas station on Highway 97, or who have dashcam footage, to contact the Kelowna RCMP Detachment at 250-762-3300.
Canada
Apr 21
Highway 97: No rock-blasting closures for Easter long weekend
“The section where slope stabilization work is taking place will remain open to traffic,” said the Ministry of Transportation.
Traffic
Mar 28
Highway 97 in Kelowna reopened after “serious incident”
"Because this incident also included a structure fire in the location of interest, it will take some time before our officers can safely go in and continue the investigation."
Crime
Mar 27
Kelowna Rockets to start Highway 97 playoff series on road in Wenatchee
In Western Conference standings, the Wenatchee Wild finished fourth with 72 points, just one point ahead of the fifth-place Kelowna Rockets.
Sports
Mar 29
Playoff series should spark Highway 97 rivalry between Kelowna, Wenatchee
In the first round of the Western Hockey League playoffs, fifth-ranked Kelowna will play fourth-ranked Wenatchee.
Sports
Mar 26
Brush fire near homeless camp brought quickly under control
Kelowna firefighters battled a small brush fire near Highway 97 and McCurdy Road on Tuesday morning.
Canada
Apr 2
Highway 97 tourism centre in Summerland, B.C. up for sale
The Summerland Chamber of Commerce, which owns the building, and District of Summerland, which owns the land, have agreed to put the centre and land up for sale.
Traffic
Mar 21
Construction starts on Highway 97 pedestrian overpass in Kelowna
The $12 million project is being jointly funded between Ottawa, Victoria and the City of Kelowna. It is slated to open later this year.
Traffic
Mar 8
