News Items tag as: Mission Creek

How dump trucks and power washers are helping save Okanagan Lake kokanee
August 18, 2020 - 7:00 AM

It’s been decades since the kokanee population crashed in Okanagan Lake.
Without flooding creeks and streams, we wouldn't have Okanagan beaches
June 06, 2020 - 12:00 PM

This is the time of year when thoughts of Okanagan residents often turn to floods – especially after the dramatic and devastating spring floods of 2017 and 2018.
Slide in Kelowna's Mission Creek park closes three trails
March 13, 2019 - 11:45 AM

KELOWNA - A slide that prompted the regional district to close three trails in Mission Creek Regional Park is far away from the main trail along the dike and not easily seen by those jogging or walking next to the creek.
Would-be rafters rescued from island in Kelowna's Mission Creek
May 23, 2018 - 3:25 PM

KELOWNA - Two people had to be rescued from the high, fast-flowing waters of Mission Creek in Kelowna this afternoon.
Hot weather, thunderstorms impacting Okanagan Lake level
May 31, 2017 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - The weather continues to conspire against those impacted by the rising lake levels in the Okanagan.
Using Mission Creek as Kelowna's main water source will destroy ecosystem: fisheries group
March 17, 2017 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA - Using Mission Creek as a primary water source Kelowna would be detrimental to the ecosystem, according to a local fisheries group.
Beware of Kelowna bears bulking up on berries and salmon
August 16, 2016 - 3:30 PM

KELOWNA – As berries ripen and salmon prepare to run in Mission Creek, the Regional District is notifying the public to be mindful of the increased likelihood of bear encounters.
Kayaker saves man in Mission Creek
May 17, 2016 - 6:24 AM

KELOWNA - A kayaker who happened upon a fisherman struggling to deal with the fast water at the mouth of Mission Creek played an important role in the fisherman's rescue, Kelowna Fire Department says.
New floodplain on Mission Creek in Kelowna could soon see some action
March 11, 2016 - 7:00 AM

KELOWNA - With snowpacks high in the Okanagan, the brand new flood plain created by the Mission Creek Restoration Initiative could soon get a workout.
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News Items tag as: Mission Creek

How dump trucks and power washers are helping save Okanagan Lake kokanee

Without flooding creeks and streams, we wouldn't have Okanagan beaches

Slide in Kelowna's Mission Creek park closes three trails

Would-be rafters rescued from island in Kelowna's Mission Creek

Hot weather, thunderstorms impacting Okanagan Lake level

Using Mission Creek as Kelowna's main water source will destroy ecosystem: fisheries group

Beware of Kelowna bears bulking up on berries and salmon

Kayaker saves man in Mission Creek

New floodplain on Mission Creek in Kelowna could soon see some action

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