joe rich

• Proposed rock quarry near Kelowna facing opposition from nearby residents, irrigation district

  The quarry proposal is located east of Kelowna, in the Joe Rich community, and is being proposed by an Okanagan company.

  Environment

  Jun 2
• ‘That’s a clear cut’: Residents in Kelowna-area neighbourhood outraged over logging

  Residents of the Joe Rich area near Kelowna were stunned to learn that hectares of land near their homes appeared to have been mostly clear cut by a logging company.

  Canada

  May 13
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• Brazen robbers caught on video in Joe Rich property theft

  The security footage showed one man rummaging through a truck while the other suspect kept watch and scoured the property for other valuables.

  Crime

  Nov 14, 2020
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• Fire department in Central Okanagan seeking new members

  Joe Rich Fire Rescue says it's been wanting to recruit for some time, but the coronavirus pandemic put that on hold.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2020
• Highway 33 closure continues outside of Kelowna

  The closure is between Three Forks Road and Philpott Road, about 10 kilometres east of Kelowna, and spans a stretch of 2.7 kilometres.

  Traffic

  Jun 11, 2020
• 2020 B.C. Skeet Championships being held in Joe Rich

  Kelowna’s Central Okanagan Shotgun Sports Club will be hosting the 2020 British Columbia Skeet Championships.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2020
• Repeat road washouts prompt concern among area residents in Joe Rich

  Dave’s Creek burst its banks and flooded Goudie Road, again.

  May 7, 2020
• Nearly 2,000 plants seized in Joe Rich drug bust, say police

  2 males, 4 females arrested; 95 pounds of dried bud and $1,400 in cash also seized.

  Crime

  Oct 17, 2019
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• Animal advocates voice concern about horse welfare following crash near Kelowna

  After a horse trailer toppled over in a horrific collision in the Okanagan last Saturday, animal advocates are voicing concern that a horse was left in distress for too long.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2019
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• Water bombers help douse spot-sized wildfire just east of Kelowna

  The wildfire was likely caused by lightning, according to BC Wildfire Services.

  Jul 18, 2019