News Items tag as: Kaleden wildfire 2017

How this Okanagan community plans to avoid falling victim to wildfire again
March 22, 2018 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - It only had to happen once for a South Okanagan community to take steps on its own to make sure wildfire doesn't strike again.
Community's winter wildfire discussion aimed at prevention
November 09, 2017 - 5:30 PM

AFTER AVERTING WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR DISASTER IN THE SMALL COMMUNITY LAST SUMMER, MANY KALEDEN RESIDENTS ARE IN THE MOOD TO MAKE PLANS TO MITIGATE FUTURE FIRES
South Okanagan communities warming up to idea of wildfire prevention
July 24, 2017 - 2:35 PM

PENTICTON - Regional District communities hit by recent wildfires are showing interest in the provincial Firesmart program.
Kaleden couple spared wildfire's wrath
July 09, 2017 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - A Kaleden couple whose residence was right next door to a dry, abandoned orchard believed to be the starting point of last Tuesday’s wildfire in Kaleden consider themselves fortunate as they continue to come to grips with the chaotic events of the incident.
Evacuation alert for Kaleden rescinded
July 07, 2017 - 4:49 PM

PENTICTON - The evacuation alert for Kaleden has been rescinded.
Be careful out there: Regional District urges caution with wildfire season underway
July 06, 2017 - 9:00 PM

PENTICTON - The Regional District has "switched gears from flood to fires."
Fire crews continue work to douse Kaleden wildfire
July 05, 2017 - 2:31 PM

PENTICTON - Kaleden residents are breathing easier today following the chaos yesterday when a wildfire broke out in the southeast part of the community.
Evacuation order rescinded, alert remains in effect for Kaleden
July 05, 2017 - 6:53 AM

PENTICTON - A mandatory evacuation of 18 homes following a wildfire in Kaleden has been rescinded.
UPDATE: Homes lost in wildfire burning in Kaleden, police say
July 04, 2017 - 8:08 PM

PENTICTON - An interface fire is burning in Kaleden.
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Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Study says city policies drastically increase housing costs in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

News Items tag as: Kaleden wildfire 2017

How this Okanagan community plans to avoid falling victim to wildfire again

Community's winter wildfire discussion aimed at prevention

South Okanagan communities warming up to idea of wildfire prevention

Kaleden couple spared wildfire's wrath

Evacuation alert for Kaleden rescinded

Be careful out there: Regional District urges caution with wildfire season underway

Fire crews continue work to douse Kaleden wildfire

Evacuation order rescinded, alert remains in effect for Kaleden

UPDATE: Homes lost in wildfire burning in Kaleden, police say

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