Similkameen Valley

• From Hate to Hope mural unveiled in Keremeos, B.C.

  A collaborative mural project – one of four in B.C. – designed to bring communities together and spark conversations about hate was recently unveiled in the South Okanagan.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2023
  
• Colour run raises $40K for Okanagan youth development centre

  The clouds parted just in time last Sunday for the start of the seventh Wildstone Colours4Kids Run.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
  
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• New Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area in Similkameen Valley announced

  The purpose of the declaration is to create a plan on how to take care of the water, land, and animals throughout the Ashnola Corridor.

  Environment

  Apr 28, 2022
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• ‘It’s volatile and can change at any moment’: Similkameen River levels still high

  Unprecedented flooding has wreaked havoc throughout communities in the Similkameen area. Floodwaters are receding in Keremeos but still pose as a risk to nearby residents.

  Weather

  Nov 16, 2021
• Food Bank Friday: Princeton Food Bank offers more than food to clients

  "We work with our clients but not only what are their needs but what are these things causing you and forcing you to come."

  Lifestyle

  Nov 12, 2021
• ‘You’re cutting off our blood supply’: Farmers decry supply store closure in Keremeos, B.C.

  Farmers and ranchers in the Similkameen Valley are furious with the abrupt, pending closure of the only farm supply store in the area.

  Nov 4, 2020
• Fall for B.C.: Exploring the Similkameen

  In a six-part series, Global News is exploring our province and finding ways to safely enjoy activities this fall.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 18, 2020
• On the front lines: Meet the unsung heroes of the Richter Mountain wildfire

  Just six days ago, it was a raging inferno licking Highway 3 and threatening properties below, prompting an evacuation alert for 10 homes, as well as smoke advisories.

  Jul 31, 2019
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• Hazy skies but message clear: Similkameen Valley open for business

  The Snowy Mountain wildfire is impacting tourism in the Similkameen Valley.

  Aug 9, 2018
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• Cawston, Keremeos evacuation alert expanded due to Snowy Mountain wildfire

  The growing Snowy Mountain wildfire has led to the expansion of an evacuation alert in the area.

  Jul 31, 2018