Coalmont

• Music festival evacuated due to wildfire near Princeton

  A wildfire near Princeton has caused the Under the Stars music festival to be evacuated Sunday evening, according to organizer Social Sound and Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2023
  
• Increased risk of flooding in the Similkameen region, says RDOS

  Property owners in low-lying areas are also being advised to consider sandbagging their property.

  Canada

  May 15, 2022
  
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• Regional district monitoring water levels for run-off in communities of Tulameen, Coalmont

  The RDOS is encouraging residents to be prepared for high water and to take steps to protect their homes and property.

  Environment

  May 7, 2022
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• Princeton, B.C. in need of long-term housing solutions amid flood recovery

  The town of Princeton estimates that 100 people are in need of long term-housing.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2021
• B.C. floods: Some Tulameen residents already concerned about spring runoff

  Some area residents are already concerned about what may happen next year, during spring runoff and possible flooding then.

  Environment

  Nov 24, 2021
• B.C. floods: Evacuation alerts, orders still in place, says RDOS

  The regional district also reminded residents about the dangers of fast-moving water, and that residents should avoid unnecessary travel.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2021
• Tulameen area evacuees swam through flood waters in freezing conditions

  After the flooding was followed by a cold snap, the Tulameen fire chief said her community is in need of donations of warm clothes, heaters, dehumidifiers, and toiletries.

  News

  Nov 19, 2021
• ‘It’s volatile and can change at any moment’: Similkameen River levels still high

  Unprecedented flooding has wreaked havoc throughout communities in the Similkameen area. Floodwaters are receding in Keremeos but still pose as a risk to nearby residents.

  Weather

  Nov 16, 2021
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• Gang task force responds to gun threat at Coalmont, B.C., campground

  Cpl. Kyle Richmond said when police arrived, the distressed woman barricaded herself in her travel trailer and refused to come out.

  Crime

  Jun 21, 2020
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• Coalmont Road reopened near Princeton, B.C., after rock slide

  Coalmont Rd. is the main corridor for residents travelling to and from the larger town of Princeton. 

  Jan 27, 2020