Westwold

• Kamloops woman, 42, charged with 4 counts of wildfire arson: B.C. RCMP

  Police say Angela Elise Cornish was arrested on May 11 and was charged. She’s currently in custody, awaiting a bail hearing on May 16.

  Crime

  May 13, 2022
  
• Man involved in North Okanagan shootout sentenced to 7 years

  With credit for time served, Darwyn Sellars has just under four years and four months remaining on his sentence.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2021
  
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• ‘We’re doing it all on our own’: Monte Lake residents feel abandoned over White Rock Lake fire

  The White Rock Lake fire, burning between Kamloops and Okanagan Lake, has destroyed multiple buildings and forced a series of evacuation orders and alerts in the last 72 hours.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2021
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• White Rock Lake wildfire showing aggressive behaviour, say emergency officials

  In the Central Okanagan, 544 properties are under an evacuation order, while 2,400 properties are under an evacuation alert due to wildfires.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2021
• Okanagan wildfires: Thomas Creek wildfire now at 8,242 hectares

  The fire near Okanagan Falls is listed at 8,242 hectares, up from 7,918 hectares on Thursday.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2021
• White Rock Lake wildfire near Westwold spreads to 20,000 hectares

  The extreme fire behaviour is being attributed to large amounts of wildfire fuel, heavy smoke hampering air attacks and extreme weather conditions including heat and wind.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2021
• White Rock Lake wildfire continues to grow towards Westwold

  The fire surged again Tuesday afternoon and residents are concerned they are not seeing enough air support on the blaze.

  Fire

  Jul 20, 2021
• IIO investigating 2019 Falkland incident after arrested man’s injuries reported to be serious

  A police incident in that saw shots fired at officers may have also resulted in more serious injuries to one of the accused than first thought.

  Crime

  Jun 10, 2021
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• Accused pleads guilty to firing at police during North Okanagan traffic stop

  Darwyn Sellers has admitted to discharging a restricted or prohibited firearm at three officers as well as fleeing from the police.

  Crime

  Jan 18, 2021
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• Pair that allegedly shot at police face attempted murder charges

  Police allege that shots were fired from the suspect vehicle on Tuesday after it failed to stop for officers.

  Crime

  Dec 4, 2019