News Items tag as: Testalinden Creek fire Commemorative shirts to remember 2015 wildfire season in South Okanagan September 15, 2015 - 2:47 PM PENTICTON - A new fundraising effort will help remember the 2015 wildfire season in the South Okanagan and Rock Creek areas while raising money for local firefighters. Wildfire evacuation alert lifted near Oliver September 11, 2015 - 4:03 PM OLIVER - The evacuation alert sparked by the Testalinden Creek fire burning near Oliver has been lifted by the local regional district. Controlled burns planned near Oliver September 08, 2015 - 11:30 AM OLIVER - Expect to see an increase in smoke if you are in the South Okanagan because B.C. Wildfire is planning a controlled burn to help control growth of the Testalinden Creek fire. Progress made on stubborn wildfire near Oliver September 06, 2015 - 4:30 PM OLIVER – The Testalinden Creek fire burning west of Oliver is now 80 per cent contained but still not under control. Oliver and area residents could see increase in smoke as winds pick up August 31, 2015 - 3:21 PM PENTICTON - Cooler, wetter weather slowed the Testalinden Creek fire on the weekend, but strong winds could give the blaze some renewed vigour this afternoon. Evacuation order rescinded for properties affected by Testalinden Creek fire August 31, 2015 - 8:43 AM PENTICTON - An evacuation order for 27 properties near the Testalinden Creek wildfire has been rescinded. Testalinden Creek fire holding for now; gusty winds a concern August 29, 2015 - 10:30 AM OLIVER – Fire crews are holding the huge wildfire burning in the South Okanagan but strong winds in the forecast will likely kick up fire activity. UPDATE: Evacuation order expands near Testalinden Creek wildfire August 28, 2015 - 4:57 PM PENTICTON - The evacuation order issued earlier this afternoon for residents near the Testalinden Creek wildfire has been expanded to include recreational areas and Crown land. Fire crews anxiously watch weather at Testalinden Creek August 28, 2015 - 10:30 AM PENTICTON - B.C. Wildfire firefighters expect to spend an anxious day on the front lines in the battle against the Testalinden Creek wildfire with strong wind in the forecast. Evacuation alert expanded for Testalinden Creek wildfire August 28, 2015 - 8:40 AM PENTICTON - A forecast for increased wind has resulted in an expansion of the evacuation alert for the Testalinden Creek wildfire. More ... MOVIE REVIEW: 'Creed II' goes more than the distance. It's a KO OPINION The weight of legacy hangs heavily over "Creed II." Not just for most of the characters, who must come to grips with their own family histories. But also for the filmmakers, tasked with making a sequ EDITORIAL CARTOON Top News Don't sign USMCA until LGBTQ language excised, U.S. lawmakers urge Trump WASHINGTON - Canada's fraught new trade pact with the United States and Mexico is facing a new challenge: a grou November 17, 2018 6:00 AM Government to act quickly if Saturday midnight deal deadline breached: source OTTAWA - The Trudeau government gave one final push Friday to bring the Canada Post labour dispute to a close, sugge November 16, 2018 9:00 PM Police probe allegations of assault, sex assault at Toronto private school TORONTO - Police were investigating several allegations of assault and sexual assault at a prestigious private schoo November 16, 2018 8:00 PM The quality of your tap water may be affected by aging water pipes The biggest concern most people have about their tap water is whether it tastes good. But that may be no indic November 16, 2018 6:30 PM Firearms licence screening backlogs pose safety risks: RCMP audit OTTAWA - Investigations into whether gun licences should be revoked due to violent incidents or mental illness have November 16, 2018 4:30 PM Tweets by @infonewskamloop