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OKIB breaks ground on new school, where heritage is ‘the compass’The Okanagan Indian Band this week broke ground on its new elementary school, heralding what officials say will be a new era of inclusive learning in the community.CanadaFeb 22, 2024
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Neighbourhood swamped by rising Okanagan-area creek gets OK from OKIB to return homeParker Cove residents' homes were damaged, although the full scale of the destruction wasn't made clear in the immediate aftermath of the flood.WeatherMay 25, 2023
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Evacuation order partially rescinded for Parker Cove in OkanaganWhiteman's Creek overflowed its banks last week, with an evacuation order issued on May 2 for part of Parker Cove. Part of that order was partially rescinded on Thursday.CanadaMay 11, 2023
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B.C. flooding: Crews continue to monitor Parker Cove conditions ahead of evacuee meetingAs flood evacuations continue, the Okanagan Indian Band said late Saturday that emergency management crews continue to move silt and debris from Whiteman's Creek bridge.EnvironmentMay 7, 2023
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OKIB monitoring Whiteman Creek after flood, keeping close watch on five other creeksThe creek overflowed its banks on Monday and quickly wreaked havoc before receding on Wednesday.CanadaMay 6, 2023
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Whiteman’s Creek flood recedes, leaving washed-out road in its wakeThe area isn't out of danger yet. Since there is more snowpack left to melt, rain in the forecast and log jams, there are concerns the waterway could surge again.EnvironmentMay 3, 2023
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‘Traumatizing:’ Creek water wreaks havoc on Okanagan neighbourhoodAs families rush to save their homes from flooding, residents from Parker Cove, B.C., who are not impacted, and others from further away, are pitching in to help with sandbagging.WeatherMay 3, 2023
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OKIB issues evacuation order for Okanagan neighbourhood swamped by rising creekAs Whiteman's Creek continues to swell, some residents of Parkers Cove are being told to get ready to vacate their homes should it spill its banks.WeatherMay 2, 2023
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Okanagan Indian Band chooses new chief and council in Thursday electionThe newly-elected chief and council will be sworn in at Head of the Lake Hall on April 3 starting at 9 a.m. They will hold their first council meeting after the ceremony.CanadaMar 31, 2023
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Canada and Okanagan Indian Band reach $30M advance payment agreementThe Ministry of Indigenous Relations says money provided to the OKIB to purchase the O'Keefe Range Lands will be applied against an anticipated specific claim settlement.CanadaMar 22, 2023
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