News Items tag as: Peachland Fire and Rescue

Early Christmas present for Peachland skaters
December 21, 2022 - 3:01 PM

Peachland and area residents can start lacing up their skates in anticipation of the opening of the community's municipal rink — thanks to local firefighters.
House destroyed in Peachland after house fire
April 21, 2019 - 12:20 PM

PEACHLAND — Fire crews spent yesterday afternoon fighting a house fire that destroyed a three-storey house in Peachland.
UPDATE: Peachland fire crews fighting house fire
April 20, 2019 - 2:34 PM

PEACHLAND— A house is still ablaze in Peachland after fire crews rushed to the scene this afternoon.
UPDATE: Fire crews make progress on Peachland fire
August 05, 2017 - 6:51 AM

UPDATE: 2:55 p.m. Aug. 5
Man drowns at Peachland beach despite assistance of bystanders
August 13, 2016 - 8:59 AM

PEACHLAND - Despite the efforts of bystanders, a 76-year-old man has drowned in Okanagan lake.
Cigarette butts likely caused a small grass fire in Peachland
May 27, 2016 - 4:30 PM

PEACHLAND - Discarded cigarette butts were found near the centre of brush that caught fire in Peachland this afternoon.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
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Early Christmas present for Peachland skaters