News Items tag as: Rose Swanson Mountain Recreation Area

Popular North Okanagan hiking spot vandalized, again
April 04, 2022 - 4:55 PM

A popular North Okanagan hiking trail has once again been a victim of vandalism.
Province pauses controversial Rose Swanson logging plan in North Okanagan
February 09, 2021 - 11:47 AM

The provincial government has put a hold on its controversial plan to log areas of the popular Rose Swanson Mountain area in the North Okanagan.
North Okanagan mayor blasts province over Rose Swanson logging
January 29, 2021 - 10:31 AM

The mayor of the Township of Spallumcheen is calling out the province for its lack of consultation regarding its plan to log parts of the popular Rose Swanson Mountain Recreation Area.
Vandals strike blow against campaign to save North Okanagan park
January 22, 2021 - 3:32 PM

A campaign to save Rose Swanson Mountain recreational area in Armstrong has suffered a setback and has its new signage vandalized and burnt.
The fight to prevent logging of this North Okanagan wilderness
October 08, 2020 - 1:00 PM

It’s been almost a decade coming but the logging of Mount Rose Swanson, west of Armstrong, is expected to go ahead this winter or spring.
Community approach encouraged for Rose Swanson Mountain
September 19, 2013 - 11:23 AM

VERNON - Authorities have been faced with the complex issue of policing a park that isn’t really a park, and are turning to the community for answers.
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Popular North Okanagan hiking spot vandalized, again