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Calcite Creek wildfire near U.S. border sized at 911 hectaresThe Calcite Creek blaze located near the U.S. border, around 40 kilometers south of Princeton, B.C., has grown from 194 hectares on Friday evening to 911 hectares as of Wednesday.CanadaJul 24
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Back-to-back wildfires in Similkameen region under investigationThe Lower Similkameen Indian Band says both fires happened Monday afternoon in the Chopaka area, not far from the Canada-U.S. border.CanadaJul 16
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Crash into river along Highway 3 claims life of motoristPolice say the crash happened around 12:30 p.m., along Highway 3 near Princeton, and involved a single vehicle with one occupant.TrafficJun 26
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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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