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Cooler temps aiding crews on Placer Creek Fire south of Princeton

Cooler temps aiding crews on Placer Creek Fire south of Princeton

The fire has reached 3,109 hectares
Slope monitor warning in Lower Similkameen Indian Band

Slope monitor warning in Lower Similkameen Indian Band

The warning is in effect as of noon on July 20
Severe thunderstorm watch for Okanagan, South Thompson, Boundary

Severe thunderstorm watch for Okanagan, South Thompson, Boundary

When lightning roars go indoors
Favourable weather aids Similkameen Valley wildfire fight

Favourable weather aids Similkameen Valley wildfire fight

The Placer Creek wildfire east of E.C. Manning Provincial Park, 3,100 hectares in size, remains out of control
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Okanagan, Shuswap

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Okanagan, Shuswap

Conditions favourable for strong wind, hail, heavy rain
Earthquake rattles Similkameen Valley, lightly felt in Kelowna

Earthquake rattles Similkameen Valley, lightly felt in Kelowna

A 3.8-magnitude quake hit the region early on Saturday
3 people arrested in relation to September 2022 Penticton murders: RCMP

3 people arrested in relation to September 2022 Penticton murders: RCMP

Alannah Brown and Douglas Barker's remains were found in Sept. 2022
Emergency department closed overnight at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver

Emergency department closed overnight at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver

The closure is from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Out-of-control Similkameen fire still mapped at 3,000 hectares

Out-of-control Similkameen fire still mapped at 3,000 hectares

The blaze is located south of Princeton, just east of Highway 3 and E.C. Manning Provincial Park
Princeton fire hall borrowing bylaw passes 3 readings

Princeton fire hall borrowing bylaw passes 3 readings

Second fire hall and training facility for Princeton expected to cost up to $4.5 million