RCMP said, due to the remote location of the collision, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) was called to assist them, the BC Coroners Service, and emergency responders in accessing the site and recovering the rider and ATV.

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Fatal incident

ATV rider dies in Peachland

An ATV rider has died in Peachland.West Kelowna RCMP said it happened Wednesday afternoon in the area of the former Gladstone Mine near the 4600-block of Ponderosa Road.A preliminary investigation indicated the ATV left the trail, travelled down a steep embankment, and rolled before coming to rest against trees.Police ...

1h ago

Short term congestion

Boat traffic congestion expected along waterfront

More traffic congestion can be expected in Kelowna's waterfront as more boaters use the Water Street launch while the Cook Street launch is dredged.The city has called on all boaters to use a designated route which involves moving north along Ellis Street, then turning left on Water Street at Prospera Place before turn...

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manganese in the water

Antwerp well water quality being monitored for high mineral content

The quality of the water coming out of the Antwerp Deep Well continues to be monitored as it's tapped for use this summer.Due to the water scarcity in the region and under Stage 3 Water Restrictions, many properties in Coldstream and Lavington were moved from the Duteau Creek source onto the well water.People may have ...

2h ago

Crime

Known offender arrested in stolen car in Coldstream

A person known to police was taken into custody after being found in a stolen vehicle Tuesday.Local Mounties were on patrol in Coldstream at around 3:30 p.m. when a person approached them and said their stolen vehicle was seen parked at a nearby gas station.Officers arrived on the scene and when they approached the veh...

4h ago

Damaged Gutter-Drain Pipe

$25K approved to repair Lavington Pool

Funds have been approved to cover the costly repairs of the Lavington Outdoor Pool.On Monday, July 27, Coldstream Council received a report that showed a gutter-drain pipe was damaged, allowing gravel to enter the pool's circulation system.To address this issue a new 35' long pipe would need to be installed, along with...

7h ago

Dog Beach Fencing

Pumphouse Dog Beach to get new fencing

Coldstream's new dog beach will be getting a fence.Coldstream Council agreed to spend $3,000, plus tax, to install a chain link fence around the designated dog area of Pumphouse Beach.The fence, funded through the Lake Access Improvement Reserve, would be 3' high but mounted atop concrete barriers placed on the beach e...

7h ago

Kal Lake Rd. Connections

Federal funds to support active transportation project in Vernon

A major infrastructure project in Vernon will be getting a boost thanks to an injection of federal funding.Distributed through the Union of B.C. Municipalities Strategics Priority Fund, $3-million from the federal Build Communities Strong Fund will be given to the city to help deliver active transportation and safety i...

8h ago

Levels 5 & High

Okanagan's drought, water scarcity ratings reach highest levels

The Okanagan has reached the apex of the drought severity scale, and is facing a significant water scarcity issue.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said that as of Thursday, July 30, the Okanagan was at Drought Level 5, the highest rating on the scale.The Okanagan was also facing a "high" water scarcity level, w...

8h ago

Improving access

Cook Rd boat launch dredging

Something is being done about the Cook Road Boat Launch in Kelowna, which has been unable to safely accommodate vessels due to the low lake levels.Dredging activity gets underway Thursday.The City stated it would complete the work as quickly as possible to improve launch access and functionality during ongoing low wate...

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