News Items tag as: Falkland

Westwold man wants you to know the dangers of heading into the bush
August 04, 2017 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Gordie Pringle, 59, has been standing on Pinaus Lake Road in nearby Westwold for the past two days warning people heading into the back country that they could be trapped and stranded if a fire breaks out.
Fatal accident near Falkland Friday afternoon
June 10, 2017 - 2:44 PM

VERNON - One person is dead after a crash yesterday afternoon.
After living their dream, Falkland Pub owners are ready to sell
June 02, 2017 - 9:00 PM

FALKLAND - Along the highway stretch from Kamloops to Vernon sits a small community called Falkland, home to the only pub between those two cities.
Blooming out of control: North Okanagan gardener admits abundance of irises an 'obsession'
May 18, 2016 - 9:00 PM

'I THINK I HAVE ONE OF THE BIGGEST COLLECTIONS AROUND'
Truck goes off road into Falkland home
January 27, 2016 - 2:05 PM

FALKLAND - A truck knocked out power lines and drove into a house in Falkland this morning.
UPDATE: Evacuation order issued for aggressive wildfire near Falkland
July 20, 2015 - 8:34 PM

FALKLAND - An aggressive wildfire in the Bolean Lake area of Falkland has prompted an evacuation order.
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Westwold man wants you to know the dangers of heading into the bush