News Items tag as: Okanagan Indian Band Fire Rescue

Crews battling cabin fires on OKIB lands in North Okanagan
June 04, 2021 - 5:09 PM

Fire crews are dealing with what could be several cabin fires on Okanagan Indian Band lands on the north end of Westside Road this evening.
Action taken to address Okanagan Indian Band fire service concerns
June 14, 2018 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - The First Nations Emergency Services Society is responding to concerns about fire safety on the Okanagan Indian Band reserve near Vernon.
VIDEO: Two homes burn to the ground on Okanagan Indian Band reserve amid questions over fire hall
May 07, 2018 - 6:30 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - A pair of devastating fires last week on the Okanagan Indian Band reserve near Vernon have reignited concerns about fire protection services in the community.
Why no one’s coming to rescue Okanagan Indian Band firefighters
March 28, 2018 - 6:30 PM

“THIS CREATES A ‘FREE-FOR-ALL’ ENVIRONMENT THAT WE ARE NO LONGER WILLING TO WORK UNDER”
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JONESIE: Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas just can't help himself
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Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
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Kelowna vacancy rate good enough for city to revisit short-term rental ban
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Crews battling cabin fires on OKIB lands in North Okanagan