Cawston

• Pedestrian collision claims life of South Okanagan woman

  Police say the accident happened Monday evening, around 9:30 p.m., and that there is no evidence that the driver was impaired.

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  Aug 16, 2023
  
• Nature Trust of BC starts fundraiser to buy, conserve 11 hectares in Southern Interior

  “The property is also home to at least nine federally listed at-risk species and is rich in biodiversity,” said Nature Trust of BC.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
  
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• Several homes near Cawston, B.C. cut off by mudslide

  According to the Lower Similkameen Indian Band Chief, there are eight homes on the north side, and everyone has been accounted for.

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  May 4, 2023
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• 129 ‘neglected’ cattle seized from B.C. property where SPCA says dead cows also found

  The SPCA said the cattle were also suffering from a range of medical issues, including untreated eye infections, lameness, mastitis, overgrown hooves, and diarrhea.

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  Jan 27, 2023
• Richter Mountain wildfire: No significant overnight growth, blaze estimated at 50-60 hectares

  The BC Wildfire Service says the fire, which is burning around 17 km due west of Osoyoos, didn’t experience any significant overnight growth.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2022
• Lack of child care in Keremeos, B.C. leaves working parents frustrated

  Keremeos’ only child care centre closed in 2021 leaving many parents like Lisa Flex struggling to balance work and their children’s care.

  Health

  May 9, 2022
• High streamflow advisories ended for Similkameen and Tulameen rivers

  Rapid damage assessments are continuing after high streamflow advisories were rescinded Friday for the Tulameen and Similkameen rivers.

  Environment

  Dec 5, 2021
• Second phase of prescribed burn near Keremeos to be ignited this spring

  The prescribed burn will take place near Crater Mountain, approximately 15 kilometres west of Keremeos, and will involve 1,100 hectares.

  Environment

  Mar 18, 2021
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• For sale: Homemade B.C. submarine, $94K. Needs work.

  Cawston resident Tim Birmingham has listed his homemade submarine and is asking $94,000 for it.

  Feb 18, 2021
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• Police seeking witnesses, dashcam video following fatal car crash south of Cawston, B.C.

  According to police, a westbound Subaru left Highway 3 on Friday evening and crashed into a rockface, killing the driver, a woman in her 40s.

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  Nov 10, 2020