Boundary Region

• Snowfall alert issued for Boundary, West Kootenay regions

  The warning is for the Boundary and West Kootenay regions, and includes Highway 3, from Grand Forks to Creston.

  Weather

  Mar 2
  
• Boundary region records 3rd motor vehicle death in 2 weeks

  Police in B.C.’s Boundary region are urging drivers to take more care on icy roads, noting three people have died in local motor vehicle collisions in just the past two weeks.

  Traffic

  Dec 23, 2023
  
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• Crime statistics trending downward in Boundary region, say RCMP

  Police say property crime went down 35 per cent from 283 files to 184. Also down: Criminal Code offences, at 26 per cent, from 514 cases to 380 cases.

  Crime

  Oct 27, 2023
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• Residents asked to conserve water as Okanagan moves to Drought Level 3

  Amid record-setting temperatures, the Okanagan was moved to Drought Level 3 on July 6. All of the Southern Interior is now at Level 3 or 4, with residents urged to conserve water.

  Environment

  Jul 11, 2023
• Grand Forks to receive more provincial funding for flood mitigation

  “Mitigation work completed in Grand Forks since the flood in 2018 has already proved itself fully during this year’s freshet season,” said mayor Everett Baker.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2023
• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Southern Interior

  Areas under the severe thunderstorm watch include the South Thompson, Nicola, Okanagan and Boundary regions.

  Weather

  Jun 10, 2023
• Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Central Okanagan

  An Environment Canada weather alert was issued Thursday for a thunderstorm located five kilometres east of Kelowna along Highway 33.

  Weather

  May 18, 2023
• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Central, South Okanagan

  Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing large hail and heavy rain.

  Weather

  May 16, 2023
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• Evacuation orders for Grand Forks, B.C. downgraded to evacuation alerts

  The evacuation orders were for 10 properties in the Johnson’s Flats Area, plus 10 addresses on four other roads.

  Canada

  May 9, 2023
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• B.C. flooding: Concerns remain high in Southern Interior as rain sweeps in

  Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the Okanagan, Boundary and West Kootenay, stating that heavy rain could contribute to the escalating flooding situation.

  Canada

  May 6, 2023