Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Two orange rainfall warnings issued as heavy rain threatens southern B.C. highways
A strong frontal system is bringing heavy rain to southern British Columbia today, with total rainfall amounts expected between 60 and 80 millimetres. Areas affected include the Manning-Skagit Valley,...
Dec 15, 2025
Three sledders, two whom were missing for days, rescued from Hunters Range area
Three snowmobilers are recovering after getting lost in the Hunters Range area last week, two of whom were out in the wilderness for multiple days.Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) said a pair of sledde...
Dec 15, 2025
One person dead in crash near Revelstoke
A fatal crash occurred on Highway 1 east of Revelstoke Friday morning.RCMP responded to a report of two semis that collided head-on on the highway at approximately 9:20 a.m., Dec. 12.First responders ...
Dec 12, 2025
People urged to be aware of avalanche risks this winter
Backcountry adventurers are advised to be cautious and aware of avalanche risks this winter.The B.C. Government asked people planning to explore the backcountry be mindful of hazards, have a plan, sta...
Dec 09, 2025
One person deceased in Highway 1 crash
One person died following a collision on the Trans Canada Highway.RCMP say a Buick sedan was heading west on Highway 1 when it crossed the centre line and collided head on with a tractor trailer.Mount...
Dec 08, 2025
Planned pile burning begins in Okanagan regional park to support wildfire recovery
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has announced a controlled pile burning operation in Rose Valley Regional Park as part of ongoing wildfire recovery efforts. The work, scheduled to take place...
Dec 08, 2025
VSAR rescued lost snowmobilers in first call of the winter
Vernon Search and Rescue took their sleds out for their first winter rescue of the season Sunday. In a social media post, the search and resuce group (VSAR) said a couple of snowmobilers had gone for ...
Dec 02, 2025
Kelowna RCMP searching for 87-year-old man
Kelowna RCMP are asking the public for help locating Howard Hugh Mackenzie, 87, who was reported missing on the morning of Nov. 24.Mackenzie was last seen at his home in the 300 block of McIntosh Road...
Nov 25, 2025
Search for missing West Kelowna senior ends tragically
The search for a missing West Kelowna senior has ended tragically.Renee Leclerc, 65, who was reported missing on Nov. 1, was found deceased on Mount Boucherie on Nov. 23. Search and rescue crews, alon...
Nov 25, 2025
Wildfire mitigation work on Dilworth Mountain Park
Wildfire mitigation work is underway on Dilworth Mountain Park as Kelowna Urban Forestry crews continue fuel reduction efforts that began last spring.Daytime trail closures are possible and the city i...
Nov 21, 2025
