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Don’t let flooding, wildfire guard down, RDOS says“There are also early concerns about drought extending into the spring and summer, potentially leading to an early wildfire season,” said the RDOS.CanadaMar 27, 2024
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Local officials tour BC Tree Fruits expansion in Oliver, B.C.On Friday, Regional-District of Okanagan-Similkameen board directors were offered a tour of the new facility.ConsumerFeb 23, 2024
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Okanagan Falls, B.C. incorporation study officially underwayAn Okanagan Falls study has officially begun to look at the implications of the community becoming incorporated.CanadaOct 13, 2023
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Washrooms vandalized at Kenyon Park in Okanagan FallsThe RDOS says the park’s washrooms will remain closed until repairs are completed.CrimeOct 12, 2023
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Evacuation alert rescinded for Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire in South OkanaganThe fire, estimated at 2,043 hectares, is located between Okanagan Falls and Keremeos, but is deemed to be held.FireSep 25, 2023
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Upper Park Rill wildfire triggers evacuation alerts near Oliver, B.C.Late Sunday, an evacuation alert was issued by the Regional District due to the threat of the Upper Park Rill wildfire.FireSep 18, 2023
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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‘Who’s making the decisions?’ Criticism after Crater Creek wildfire explodes, growing 10 times in sizeThe Crater Creek wildfire, fanned by winds, merged with the Gillanders Creek fire. Together, the two fires grew from an estimated 1,100 hectares to 10,000 hectares.CanadaAug 16, 2023
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Eagle Bluff wildfire: Number of homes on evacuation alert shrinks considerably'We are very happy today to have the positive changes announced to the (evacuation) orders and alerts,' said the mayor of Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff.CanadaAug 1, 2023
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