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Bald Range wildfire: New orders issued as some residents allowed homeErin Catherall said structural protection and firefighters continue to work on the southern flank, which is the area around Mt. Conkle, with Penticton to the south.FireAug 14
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Cause of Summerland wildfire under investigation as RCMP examine reports of suspicious activityThe Penticton RCMP, along with neighbouring RCMP detachments, are actively patrolling areas currently within the evacuation order, checking in on properties and businesses.FireAug 10
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Over 20,000 flee as B.C evacuation orders in full swing due to aggressive wildfireThe BC Wildfire Service says it's displaying aggressive rank 5 behaviour, with an organized flame front with a fast rate of spread and moderate to long-range spotting.FireAug 8
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Junior hockey: Kelowna falls to Regina, Vernon shuts out PentictonWarriors fall to Smoke Eaters, Silverbacks edged by Wild.Dec 14, 2019
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UPDATE: Evacuation order and alert for Trepanier fire expandedAll areas that were on an evacuation alert from the Trepanier fire are now under an evacuation order, according to the Regional District.Sep 9, 2012
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Campfire ban now in place<p> <span>The B.C. Forest Service placed its first campfire ban of the season on Friday for the Lillooet and Merritt fire zones.</span> </p> <p><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span></span></font> </p>Aug 12, 2011
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Okanagan communities receive provincial funding to improve Emergency Support ServicesOver $1.9 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding will be distributed to communities across the province including in the Okanagan.CanadaMay 8, 2022
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Junior hockey: Rockets rout Thunderbirds, undefeated Vees roll to 11th winSalmon Arm continued its impressive season start with a narrow win over Chilliwack.SportsOct 12, 2019
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UPDATE: Fire department can’t fight firesWhile firefighters arrived on the scene quickly, it has very little equipment and there was little they could do to fight the flames.Jan 13, 2012
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Junior hockey: Rockets sink Royals, Vipers crush CentennialsJake Poole scored twice for Kelowna in the first of back-to-back games between the Rockets and Royals.SportsJan 15, 2022
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Junior hockey: Rockets defeat Royals again, Silverbacks shell CentennialsJake Lee netted the game-winning goal, late in the third period, as Kelowna defeated the Royals 4-3 for the second time in as many nights.SportsJan 27, 2022
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Okanagan municipal election 2018: Your mayoral candidatesFind out who is running for mayor in your Okanagan-area municipality. Election day is Oct. 20.Sep 9, 2018
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Global News launches B.C. municipal election profiles in lead-up to October electionGlobal News is releasing the first wave on municipal profiles to better prepare voters for their decisions on October 20.Jun 23, 2018
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B.C. wildfire update Friday: More evacuation alerts issued as all eyes on weatherThe Mount Eneas wildfire is the largest burning in the province. It is now 1,000 hectares and burning just south of Peachland.Jul 20, 2018
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Junior hockey roundup: Chiefs’ Dale scores hat trick, leads league in pointsA round-up of scores involving Okanagan and area teams from Saturday night.SportsSep 16, 2018
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Known Okanagan criminal found dead after shooting in PrincetonPolice said Thursday that it was Donald (Donnie) Lyons, 51, who was found dead at around 2:30 p.m. on June 15.CrimeJun 20, 2024
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Junior hockey: Giants club Rockets, Chiefs take 3-0 leadSilverbacks fend off Vipers; Grizzlies blank Storm.SportsMar 2, 2019
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UPDATED: More people going home, fire merger called successfulThe burn operations to merge the raging Mount Eneas and Munro Lake wildfires was successful, according to the BC Wildfire Service.CanadaJul 23, 2018
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Compost facility opponents ‘surprised’ Summerland mayor resurrects rejected proposalSummerland's mayor is invoking special powers under the community charter to bring the proposed composting facility back before council.PoliticsNov 14, 2017
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B.C. wildfires: Australian firefighters coming to lend a handA group of 48 Australian firefighters left Sydney for Canada on Wednesday to battle the wildfires in British Columbia.CanadaJul 19, 2017