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B.C. weather: Freezing rain, snowfall warning issued for InteriorEnvironment Canada says its weather alert includes mountain passes in the Southern Interior.WeatherOct 31, 2023
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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, 2023
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Two new evacuation orders issued as record-breaking temperatures fuel wildfiresNew evacuation orders have been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District amid record-breaking temperatures.FireAug 16, 2023
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Residents asked to conserve water as Okanagan moves to Drought Level 3Amid record-setting temperatures, the Okanagan was moved to Drought Level 3 on July 6. All of the Southern Interior is now at Level 3 or 4, with residents urged to conserve water.EnvironmentJul 11, 2023
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Evacuation alert still in effect for wildfire near Spallumcheen in North OkanaganThe alert is for properties along Round Lake Road, Grandview Flats Road and Highway 97A. The fire is believed to have been started by lightning.CanadaJul 8, 2023
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Kelowna Fire Department reminding public to follow upcoming campfire ban“I'm very concerned — all our fire crews are very concerned about the potential fire conditions,” said Kelowna Fire Department fire prevention officer Paul Johnson.WeatherJul 6, 2023
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Severe thunderstorm warning, watch issued for B.C.’s Southern InteriorThe weather alert, issued just before 11 a.m. on Saturday, includes the Okanagan plus parts of the Shuswap, Similkameen, Boundary and South Thompson regions.WeatherMay 20, 2023
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2 dead after car crashes into Keremeos area riverOn Monday, B.C. emergency crews extracted two occupants from inside a vehicle that appeared to have gone over an embankment into the Similkameen River. Both were pronounced dead.CanadaMay 16, 2023
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Evacuation alert for Okanagan Falls to remain in place: Regional districtThe RDOS says rivers and tributaries throughout the area should see increased water flows over the next several days.WeatherMay 10, 2023
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Okanagan snowpack level holds steady at 113%, despite recent precipitationProvincially, most regions are below their normal levels, with only eight at 100 per cent of their normal snowpack levels or more.CanadaApr 12, 2023
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