News Items tag as: Cooke Creek

Tips needed on tampering that caused Cooke Creek debris flood east of Enderby
November 18, 2015 - 2:30 PM

ENDERBY - A debris flood down Cooke Creek east of Enderby that left 200 people stranded after a road and bridge were washed out last year was caused by someone tampering with culverts at Dale Lake.
Destruction from Kingfisher slide may hamper search for cause
May 12, 2014 - 9:05 AM

VERNON – While the exact cause of the massive landslide that wiped out a section of Mabel Lake Road has yet to be pinpointed, investigators have a much better idea of what happened.
UPDATE: Power back on and road open following Kingfisher landslide
May 06, 2014 - 8:41 AM

ENDERBY – The roughly 200 people stranded by the landslide and washout on Mabel Lake Road in the Kingfisher area are no longer trapped on the east side of Cooke Creek.
Major flood hits Kingfisher community
May 03, 2014 - 6:07 PM

ENDERBY - A road, a bridge, and a community’s link to the nearest city was swept away by a barrage of water and debris Friday.
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La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
The business partner of a Penticton winery has been charged with defrauding the business. Restaurateur and business partner Giulio Miceli is scheduled to appear in a Penticton courthouse, Aug. 13, facing a single charge of defrauding the Pl

In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya’s capital, some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange teachings on the appropriate way to liv

More people left Thompson-Okanagan to other provinces in 2024 than arrived
The Thompson-Okanagan region had its slowest year of population growth in more than a decade last year. According to a report released by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC, between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, more than 9,200 p

Tips needed on tampering that caused Cooke Creek debris flood east of Enderby