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• B.C. wildfires: 2 more West Kelowna neighbourhoods added to growing list of evacuation orders

  Properties many kilometres away from the wildfire, like behind Kelowna International Airport, had ashfall from the McDougall Creek wildfire.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2023
  
• 2,500 forced from West Kelowna homes as wildfire sets stage for ‘difficult night’

  Up to 2,500 people have been forced from their homes and officials are warning of a "difficult" night of falling ash and embers where flames appear "right on top" of the community.

  Fire

  Aug 17, 2023
  
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• Indigenous-led prescribed burn with cultural significance in Kelowna, B.C.

  WFN in partnership with BC Wildfire Service is setting this land ablaze, a tradition dating back to when Indigenous firekeepers used to perform the same task.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2023
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• Controversial Okanagan billboard felled by complaints: WFN

  A controversial billboard was taken down just 10 days after it was put up with little fuss or muss, and it turns out it was the WFN that ordered the change in tack.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2023
• Plans in place to ensure Kelowna Remembrance Day ceremonies remain peaceful

  Amid concerns there will be a repeat performance of last year's Remembrance Day protest, the Kelowna Legion said 'there are plans in place that will allow it to be peaceful.'

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022
• Westbank First Nation elects new chief and council

  The four Councillors serving alongside Louie include incumbents Andrea Alexander and Jordan Coble, and newly elected Councillors Angie Derrickson and Sara Tronson. 

  Politics

  Sep 16, 2022
• Chief of Westbank First Nation resigns, says fighting corruption ‘has taken a toll’

  On Friday, Christopher Derickson announced he was stepping down, with Friday being his last day as WFN’s chief.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2022
• Plumes of smoke rising across the Okanagan as burns continue

  'We are responsible for both. We are always thinking about the future of our children, and how we can sustain our world seven generations into the future.'

  Fire

  Apr 11, 2022
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• Westbank First Nation looking to freeze ‘improper’ land sale, says reforms will be implemented

  WFN says the sale happened in 2021, and involved two staff members who sold and transferred property in Peachland without council authorization.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2022
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• Virtual reality experience ‘This is Not a Ceremony’ goes to Sundance Film Festival

  "Going to Sundance has been a lifelong dream."

  Lifestyle

  Jan 17, 2022