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OKANAGAN WILDFIRES: What you need to know for Saturday, Aug. 19

Okanagan is seeing the worst of severe wildfires, sparking state of emergencies and numerous evacuation orders

Aug 19, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Firehall, other structures believed lost to wildfire in North Shuswap

‘It’s been absolutely the most devastating day of wildfire in the Shuswap’s history.’

Aug 18, 2023 10:30 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Highway 1 closed near Chase due to wildfire

The road is closed between Shuswap Avenue and Passchendaele Road

Aug 18, 2023 10:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: North Shuswap evacuation order expanded, order issued for Turtle Valley

Village of Chase on evacuation alert

Aug 18, 2023 2:40 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Twin Lakes wildfire grows over 1,090 hectares as hundreds remain evacuated

The ‘aggressive’ Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire continues to rapidly grow west of Okanagan Falls

Aug 18, 2023 9:20 AM Read more >

More evacuations as McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna burns into the night

McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna now 10,500 hectares

Aug 18, 2023 8:10 AM Read more >

A local state of emergency declared for Lake Country as wildfire grows

Visit cordemergency.ca for up to date information on evacuation alerts and orders

Aug 18, 2023 7:20 AM Read more >

Salmon Arm councillor receives heartfelt appreciations after 17 years on council

Chad Eliason recognized by fellow council members at his last meeting before Oct. 15 election

Oct 12, 2022 2:20 PM Read more >

Salmon Arm council hopefuls share views on housing, vaccine mandates and more

Candidates were provided time to introduce themselves and answer questions from the community

Oct 7, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Shuswap Climate Action asks municipal candidates questions on climate

Group says local governments have large role to play so climate should be election issue

Oct 4, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >