Powers Creek

• Expect to see smoke as planned ignitions surround West Kelowna wildfire

  This past weekend, there were multiple incidents of people trying to get into areas that are currently blocked for public access. 

  Fire

  Sep 6, 2023
  
• Containing the McDougall Creek wildfire could still take weeks: BC Wildfire Service

  BCWS incident commander Scott Rennick says a combination of steep terrain and cliff edge near the Powers Creek drainage are making it challenging for wildfire crews.

  Fire

  Sep 3, 2023
  
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• B.C. woman dies after falling into creek and getting swept into Okanagan Lake

  The 68-year-old woman had been taking pictures on a rock at Glen Canyon Regional Park when she slipped and fell into the creek, police said.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
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• West Kelowna emergency crews rescue teen swept through culvert

  Fire officials in West Kelowna are urging people to stay away from fast flowing waterways.

  Jun 14, 2020
• Don’t remove sandbags: City of West Kelowna

  Things are slowly improving in West Kelowna where the flood waters have receded. ..

  May 8, 2017
• Creek flooding in West Kelowna forces major power outage and road closures

  A power pole has been undermined by flooding from nearby Smith Creek and will have to be relocated.

  Environment

  May 5, 2017
• Recreation spaces reopen after runoff flooding

  Some Central Okanagan recreation spaces are reopening after being closed for more than a week because of high water levels in Powers Creek. Flood waters forced the closures of both Rotary Trails Park and a trail in Glen Canyon Regional Park on April 20. The Regional District of Central Okanagan says they had to fix...

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2016
• Okanagan park closed as creek spills over

  Sandbags have been placed at Casa Loma, Green Bay, Hitchner Road and Whitworth Road for residents who need to keep water away from their homes and properties.

  May 9, 2013