News Items tag as: Shuswap River

Man drowns in Shuswap River in North Okanagan
June 17, 2024 - 12:01 PM

A 53-year-old man drowned in the Shuswap River in Cherryville this past weekend.
Floaters warned to avoid swiftly flowing Shuswap River in North Okanagan
July 16, 2022 - 12:30 PM

The weather might be perfect for floating this weekend but not so much on the Shuswap River in the North Okanagan.
High waters make Shuswap River dangerous for floaters and paddlers, stewards say
July 01, 2022 - 9:25 AM

Floating and paddling in the Shuswap River is not recommended while the waters are high.
Near drowning prompts warning to floaters on Shuswap River in Enderby
July 14, 2021 - 4:30 PM

Shuswap River ambassadors are warning residents and visitors to stay out of the popular river used by floaters in Enderby in the summer following several incidents over the last few days including a person who nearly drowned.
Shuswap River flowing dangerously fast; floating with inflatables not recommended
June 25, 2021 - 12:00 PM

With hotter temperatures people may be considering a float down the Shuswap River in Enderby, but that's not a great idea right now.
No channel floating this summer? It's a race to figure out how to do it under pandemic protections
May 09, 2020 - 7:30 AM

A leisurely float down the two of the Okanagan’s more popular tubing rivers is almost certainly going to be more complicated this summer thanks to COVID-19 pandemic protocols.
Hundreds of tubers warned for not having safety gear on Shuswap River
December 06, 2017 - 4:30 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - Hundreds of people floating down the popular Shuswap River found themselves stopped and warned by Conservation Officers last summer.
Group of tubers rescued after hitting log jam on Shuswap River
June 29, 2017 - 11:57 AM

ENDERBY - The public is being reminded to stay off the Shuswap River after a group of tubers hit a log jam and had to be rescued by a nearby fisherman.
Water levels in Thompson Rivers, Shuswap decreasing
June 15, 2017 - 11:56 AM

KAMLOOPS - The water in Southern Interior rivers is receding prompting the B.C. River Forecast Centre to downgrade advisories.
Flood conditions impact recreation in the North Okanagan
June 14, 2017 - 2:30 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - This year’s high water levels are having an impact on recreation around the North Okanagan.
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News Items tag as: Shuswap River

Man drowns in Shuswap River in North Okanagan

Floaters warned to avoid swiftly flowing Shuswap River in North Okanagan

High waters make Shuswap River dangerous for floaters and paddlers, stewards say

Near drowning prompts warning to floaters on Shuswap River in Enderby

Shuswap River flowing dangerously fast; floating with inflatables not recommended

No channel floating this summer? It's a race to figure out how to do it under pandemic protections

Hundreds of tubers warned for not having safety gear on Shuswap River

Group of tubers rescued after hitting log jam on Shuswap River

Water levels in Thompson Rivers, Shuswap decreasing

Flood conditions impact recreation in the North Okanagan

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