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Rescue along forest service roads increaseOf the dozens of rescue calls Central Okanagan Search and Rescue responded to so far this year. there’s one that stood out. As Victoria Femia reports – COSAR is seeing a rise in people getting stranded on forest service roads in need of a rescue.May 5
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Global Okanagan News at 5: May 30, 2024Fire officials meet in Lake Country to discuss water concerns ahead of this year’s wildfire season, take a tour of a condo listed for $10M in Kelowna, and a documentary film crew is highlighting the work of Penticton Search and Rescue.May 30
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: May 5, 2024Search and Rescue members warn of the dangers of driving on back roads, a crash near Falkland closes Highway 97 for hours, and Penticton honours Red Dress Day.May 5
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: May 4, 2024The search resumes for a missing Kelowna senior, the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance holds a cleanup, and WestJet travelers could be facing turbulence.May 4
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Global Okanagan News at 5: May 3, 2024A Vernon man warns others, after being scammed trying to sell a car, RCMP continues its search for a 79-year-old man, and Kelowna residents march in a Red Dress event.May 3
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: April 27, 2024First responders of the McDougall Creek wildfire are honoured in West Kelowna, the search for a missing senior in Lake Country intensifies, and Vaisakhi is celebrated in Kelowna.Apr 27
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Global Okanagan News at 5: April 24, 2024Search crews continue to look for a Kelowna senior with dementia who hasn’t been seen in over a week; a Kelowna fraudster who stole more than $460,000 from the Ministry of Children and Family Development will have to wait until later this year to find out if he’ll be granted full parole; a century-old military...Apr 24
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: April 14, 2024Police search for a missing woman who was reportedly forced into a car near Lumby, First Responders, veterinarians, and volunteers took the opportunity to learn how to evacuate large animals in case of an emergency, and the Cub Scouts celebrate 100 years in the Okanagan Mission.Apr 14
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RCMP in Lumby searching for missing womanRCMP in the North Okanagan are searching for a woman who was last seen Saturday morning. While police have yet to say much about the case – as Victoria Femia is finding out, the woman’s family is alleging that she was abducted by her ex-husband.Apr 14
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Global Okanagan News at 5: February 19, 2024Cleanup from a diesel spill is underway east of Revelstoke where a train derailed on Friday night, injuring two people; Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crews were called Sunday night to rescue six UTV riders atop three side-by-sides stuck at the bottom of a gully; seven athletes from Kelowna are gearing up for the 2024...Feb 19
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Global Okanagan News at 6:30: February 3, 2024The search for a missing 23-year-old West Kelowna man ramps up, BC’s Minister of Health hints at more access to doctors for North Okanagan residents, and the Vernon Winter Carnival continues with a downtown parade.Feb 3
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Search for missing North Okanagan senior enters day four83-year-old North Okanagan resident, Robert Baines has now been missing for five days. As Victoria Femia reports, the concern for his well-being is growing – especially with increased snowfall and temperatures expected to drop in the coming days.Jan 6
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Avalanche safety and training in the OkanaganPenticton Search and Rescue simulated a real-life avalanche rescue this weekend as part of its training. As Victoria Femia reports, it’s quite timely as Avalanche Canada is warning that the changes to the snowpack could lead to increased avalanche risks.Jan 21
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Search for missing North Okanagan senior enters into day threeIt’s now been four days since 83-year-old North Okanagan resident, Robert Baines was last seen in the Ponderosa Way neighbourhood in Coldstream. As Victoria Femia reports all resources are being used to find him, but crews have yet to come across a single lead.Jan 5
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Global Okanagan News at 5: January 2, 2023Some Okanagan home owners might notice a bit of a decrease in the value of their homes to kick off the new year. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue confirm a hiker died while in the back country in West Kelowna. A mother advocating for an alert system for vulnerable people, two-years after her son’s death.Jan 2
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Hiker’s death prompts safety message from COSARCentral Okanagan Search and Rescue were called to assist with three separate incidents, all in one day over the weekend, including one that resulted in the death of one hiker in West Kelowna. As Jayden Wasney reports, the volunteer-based group is urging the public to be prepared before heading out.Jan 2
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Global Okanagan News at 5: January 8, 2024Vernon Search and Rescue told to stand down following almost one week of searching for a missing 83-year-old Okanagan senior. Kelowna’s unhoused population bracing for a cold snap in the Okanagan. Road crews are gearing up for the Okanagan first real snowfall.Jan 8
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Search for missing senior continues, but VSAR stood downIt’s been almost a week since an 83-year-old North Okanagan man was declared missing, and while RCMP are continuing their efforts to try and locate the senior, crews from Vernon Search and Rescue have been told to stand down. Jayden Wasney reports.Jan 8
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: January 6, 2024The search is on for a helicopter that may have crashed near Revelstoke, concern grows for a missing North Okanagan senior as the snow starts to fly, and blasting continues on Highway 97 near SummerlandJan 6
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Global Okanagan News at 5: January 4, 2024The search for a missing Vernon area man with Alzheimer’s intensifies, a lack of snow has fruit growers concerned, and Cirque de Soleil is taking over the South Okanagan Events Centre.Jan 4