Highway 3A has reopened in both directions
Snowbirds were scheduled to perform Wednesday above Okanagan Lake
The fire continues to sit at 2,790 hectares
Their neighbour’s home was lost in the blaze
Over 300 properties now under evacuation order due to Keremeos Creek wildfire
Keremeos Creek wildfire estimated at 437 hectares and growing
Snowmaking guns can shoot water 150 feet and oscillate
Saturday’s evacuation and air quality alerts remain in effect
Work is expected to begin in early August and be completed sometime in the fall
‘We thought it was some scam when we found out we won,’ they said
Crews responded to the blaze just before 4:30 on Wednesday, June 22
The pre-season tournament runs from Sept. 16 to 19 at the South Okanagan Events Centre
July 9 is recognized as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the province
City of Penticton and fire department ready to activate sandbagging or tiger dams if necessary
The non-stop 500 km course will see world competitors traverse Okanagan terrain and water
The child was having trouble staying afloat in the cold water
Fire crews say damage to the back of the dealership is ‘extensive’