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Some relief on the way amidst another South Okanagan ER closureOngoing staffing shortages have triggered another emergency room closure in the South Okanagan.CommentarySep 27
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Nursing shortage reduces services at Similkameen Health CentreWith walk-in services unavailable, patients with urgent needs will be redirected to Penticton Regional Hospital, Interior Health said.HealthSep 27
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Wind, humidity cause South Okanagan wildfires to flare upTwo wildfires are still burning in the South Okanagan and crews were quite busy over the weekend as both fires were showing an increase in fire activity.FireSep 17
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Evacuation orders rescinded for Upper Park Rill Creek Wildfire near KeremeosThe BC Wildfire Service said in its update about the fire crews and heavy equipment supported by aviation continue to make good progress on containment.FireAug 25
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B.C. wildfires: Evacuation orders downgraded for 161 properties in South OkanaganThe regional district says Willowbrook residents should restrict their water use. This will ensure water is available for fire crews battling the Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire.FireAug 23
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B.C. wildfires: Upper Park Rill Creek blaze grows in sizeNot far from that fire, and located east of Keremeos, the Crater Creek remained at an estimated 44,000 hectares.FireAug 22
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Mail delivery postponed throughout the Okanagan as wildfires burnMail deliveries are suspended in the B.C. Interior. A red alert means Canada Post is suspending delivery and not sending their delivery agents out or they are recalling them.FireAug 21
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South Okanagan fires remain out of controlUpper Park Rill wildfire near Twin Lakes is currently the more intense of two South Okanagan fires. The other, the Crater Creek wildfire in Keremeos, is also out of control.FireAug 21
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B.C. wildfires: Crater Creek blaze near Keremeos grows to 37K hectaresThe Upper Park Rill Creek blaze southeast of Okanagan Falls was still estimated at 1,090 hectares – the same size it was Friday evening.FireAug 19
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Crater Creek wildfire burning south of Keremeos, B.C., grows to 220 square kilometresThe fire was previously listed at 14,000 hectares on Thursday, showing a rapid growth overnight. Officials fear weather conditions will fuel further expansion.FireAug 18
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