News Items tag as: Joe Rich Fire Department

Good Samaritans praised for dousing grassfire along Highway 33 near Kelowna
July 14, 2021 - 11:00 AM

Joe Rich firefighters didn’t have to worry about a small grassfire that sparked along Highway 33 yesterday since residents had already taken care of the blaze.
UPDATE: Wildfire burning east of Kelowna forces evacuation of over 1,000 people
August 24, 2017 - 5:10 PM

KELOWNA - An evacuation order has been issued for the entire Joe Rich area east of Kelowna as crews battle an out of control wildfire.
New Joe Rich fire chief rises from the ranks
July 30, 2015 - 11:30 AM

KELOWNA – The Joe Rich Fire Department has a new fire chief.
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
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Good Samaritans praised for dousing grassfire along Highway 33 near Kelowna